Original Word: מְתַלְּעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: mthall`ah
Pronunciation: meth-hal-le-oth
Phonetic Spelling: (meth-al-leh-aw')
Definition: Praises, Boastings
Meaning: a biter, a tooth

cheek jaw tooth, jaw

Contr. From yala'; properly, a biter, i.e. A tooth -- cheek (jaw) tooth, jaw.

see HEBREW yala'

Word Origin
from the same as tola
Definition
teeth
NASB Translation
fangs (2), jaw teeth (1), jaws (1).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb תָּלַע (tala'), meaning "to bite" or "to gnash."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3599: ὀδούς (odous) • tooth
• Strong's Greek Number 4425: πρῷρα (proira) • prow, metaphorically used for teeth in some contexts

The Hebrew term מְתַלְּעָה, while not frequently occurring, plays a significant role in the vivid imagery of biblical texts, illustrating the multifaceted symbolism of teeth in ancient Hebrew culture.

Usage: The term מְתַלְּעָה is used in the context of describing a tooth, often metaphorically, to convey the idea of biting or gnashing.

Context: מְתַלְּעָה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the physical and metaphorical aspects of teeth. The term is used to describe the sharpness and strength associated with teeth, often in a figurative sense to convey aggression or destruction. In the Berean Standard Bible, מְתַלְּעָה is translated as "tooth" in passages that highlight the power and impact of biting or gnashing. The imagery of teeth is frequently employed in biblical literature to symbolize ferocity, judgment, or the act of devouring. This term underscores the dual nature of teeth as both a tool for sustenance and a weapon for defense or attack.

וּֽמְתַלְּע֥וֹת ומתלעות מְֽתַלְּעֹ֫תָ֥יו מְתַלְּע֣וֹת מתלעות מתלעתיו mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·ṯāw mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·wṯ məṯallə‘ōṯāw məṯallə‘ōwṯ metalleot metalleOTav ū·mə·ṯal·lə·‘ō·wṯ ūməṯallə‘ōwṯ umetalleotInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts