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מַחְתֶּרֶת H4290
H4290 is the Hebrew word מַחְתֶּרֶת, transliterated machtereth and said makh-teh'-reth. The King James Version most often renders it breaking up.
What it means
a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination.
Where it comes from
from H2864 (חָתַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: breaking up, secret search.
Verses using מַחְתֶּרֶת
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Exodus 22:2 · KJV
If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4290 mean?
H4290 is the Hebrew word מַחְתֶּרֶת (machtereth), meaning a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination.
How is H4290 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it breaking up (1 time).
How many times does H4290 appear in the Bible?
מַחְתֶּרֶת (machtereth) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4290 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2864 (חָתַר).
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