Strong’s H4389

מַכְתֵּשׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

Maktesh

Pronunciation

mak-TAYSH

Definition

Mortar

Meaning

dell, the Maktesh

Usage

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

Bible references

Zephaniah 1:11