Strong’s H4404
מַלְבֵּן
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
malben
Pronunciation
mal-BEN
Definition
Brick, brick mold
Meaning
a brickkiln
Usage
The term "malben" refers to a brick or a brick mold, a tool or form used in the process of making bricks. In ancient times, bricks were a common building material, especially in regions where stone was less abundant. The word is used to describe the rectangular shape and the process of forming bricks for construction purposes.
Bible references
2 Samuel 12:31;Jeremiah 43:9;Nahum 3:14