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מִכְתָּם H4387
H4387 is the Hebrew word מִכְתָּם, transliterated miktâm and said mik-tawm'. The King James Version most often renders it michtam.
What it means
an engraving, i.e. (techn.) a poem.
Where it comes from
from H3799 (כָּתַם).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Michtam.
Verses using מִכְתָּם
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 16:1 · KJV
Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
Psalm 56:1 · KJV
Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
Psalm 57:1 · KJV
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
Psalm 58:1 · KJV
Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Psalm 59:1 · KJV
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Psalm 60:1 · KJV
O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4387 mean?
H4387 is the Hebrew word מִכְתָּם (miktâm), meaning an engraving, i.e. (techn.) a poem.
How is H4387 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it michtam (6 times).
How many times does H4387 appear in the Bible?
מִכְתָּם (miktâm) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4387 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H3799 (כָּתַם).
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