Strong’s H4738

מִקְסָם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

miqcam

Pronunciation

mik-tahm'

Definition

Miktam

Meaning

an augury

Usage

The term "miqtam" is used in the titles of six psalms (Psalms 16, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 60) and is often translated as "Miktam" in English Bibles. The exact meaning of "miqtam" is uncertain, but it is traditionally understood to denote a type of psalm or musical term, possibly indicating a "golden" or "precious" composition, or one that is "inscribed" or "engraved" due to its enduring value.

Bible references

Ezekiel 12:24;Ezekiel 13:7