◄ 4459. maltaah ►
Strong's Lexicon maltaah: Jawbone Original Word: מַלְתָּעָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: malta`ah Pronunciation: mal-tah-ah Phonetic Spelling: (mal-taw-aw') Definition: Jawbone Meaning: a grinder, back tooth Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to divide or separate Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "maltaah," the concept of using unexpected or humble means for divine purposes can be seen in the New Testament, such as in 1 Corinthians 1:27, where God chooses the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. Usage: The term "maltaah" refers specifically to the jawbone, often of an animal. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is most famously associated with the jawbone of a donkey, which Samson used as a weapon to slay a thousand Philistines. The word is used to denote a physical object that can be wielded as an instrument of deliverance or judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the jawbone of a donkey was not only a common agricultural tool but also a symbol of strength and resourcefulness. The account of Samson using a donkey's jawbone highlights the theme of God using the seemingly weak or insignificant to achieve His purposes. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where God often chooses unexpected means to deliver His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin transp. for methalleoth, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs מְתַלְּיוֺת noun feminine plural teeth (AV RV jaw-teeth) (perhaps gnawers, see √); — teeth, incisors, late (always "" שִׁנַּיִם): construct ׳מ Job 29:17 and (of lion) Joel 1:6; suffix מְתַלְּעֹתָיו Proverbs 30:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance great tooth Transp. For mthall'ah; a grinder, i.e. Back tooth -- great tooth. see HEBREW mthall'ah Forms and Transliterations מַלְתְּע֥וֹת מלתעות mal·tə·‘ō·wṯ maltə‘ōwṯ malteot Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 58:6 HEB: שִׁנֵּ֥ימוֹ בְּפִ֑ימוֹ מַלְתְּע֥וֹת כְּ֝פִירִ֗ים נְתֹ֣ץ ׀ KJV: break out the great teeth of the young lions, INT: their teeth their mouth teeth of the young Break 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 4459 1 Occurrence mal·tə·‘ō·wṯ — 1 Occ.