מַחְתֶּרֶת

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H4290

Transliteration: machtereth

Pronunciation: makh-teh'-reth

Definition: breaking up

מַחְתֶּרֶת‎ (machtereth | makh-teh'-reth)

[Heb] מַחְתֶּרֶת‎ OSHL: h.he.ab TWOT: 783a GK: H4747" class="dictionary-topic-link">H4747

Derivation: from חָתַר‎;
Strong's: a burglary; figuratively, unexpected examination
KJV: breaking up, secret search.