Strong's H4457 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: מֶלְקָח (melqâch)

Pronunciation: mel-kawkh'

POS: mel-kawkh' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or ; from ;

Definition: or מַלְקָח; from לָקַח; (only in dual) tweezers; snuffers, tongs.

KJV Usage: snuffers, tongs.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) snuffers, tongs
• 2. 1a) tongs (for altar use)
• 3. 1b) snuffers (for lamps in temple or tabernacle)

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