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מַפְתֵּחַ H4668
H4668 is the Hebrew word מַפְתֵּחַ, transliterated maphtêach and said maf-tay'-akh. The King James Version most often renders it key.
What it means
an opener, i.e. a key.
Where it comes from
from H6605 (פָּתַח).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: key.
Verses using מַפְתֵּחַ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Judges 3:25 · KJV
And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.
1 Chronicles 9:27 · KJV
And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon them, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them.
Isaiah 22:22 · KJV
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
Common questions
What does Strong's H4668 mean?
H4668 is the Hebrew word מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach), meaning an opener, i.e. a key.
How is H4668 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it key (2 times), opening (1 time).
How many times does H4668 appear in the Bible?
מַפְתֵּחַ (maphtêach) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4668 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H6605 (פָּתַח).
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