Strong’s H4388

מַכְתֵּשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

maktesh

Pronunciation

mak-taysh'

Definition

Mortar

Meaning

a mortar, a socket

Usage

The term "maktesh" refers to a mortar, a bowl-shaped vessel used for grinding or crushing substances. In a biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe a place or situation of judgment or destruction.

Bible references

Judges 15:19;Proverbs 27:22