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Strong's H4971 מַתְכֹנֶת (mathkoneth)

Mathkoneth means “composition” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G4971 — sphodros (“exceedingly”) in the Greek Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H4971
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 5
Books 3

Strong's H4971 Quick Answer

Strong's H4971 מַתכּוֹנֶת מַתכּוּנֶת (mathkoneth) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. mathkoneth (math-ko'-neth) (or mathkuneth {math-koo'-neth}) n-f. 1. proportion (in size, number or ingredients) [from H8505 in the transferred sense of measuring] It has 5 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include composition. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
mathkoneth (math-ko'-neth) (or mathkuneth {math-koo'-neth}) n-f. 1. proportion (in size, number or ingredients) [from H8505 in the transferred sense of measuring]
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
composition

Meaning and Definition

mathkoneth (math-ko'-neth) (or mathkuneth {math-koo'-neth}) n-f. 1. proportion (in size, number or ingredients) [from H8505 in the transferred sense of measuring] KJV: composition, measure, state, tale. Root(s): H8505

Original Word
מַתכּוֹנֶת מַתכּוּנֶת
Transliteration
mathkoneth
Derivation
Root: תכל First root strongs: 8505
Morphology
noun fem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H4971. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H4971 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render mathkoneth, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

composition Exodus 30:32 2×

How Strong's H4971 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H4971 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H4971 in the Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Exodus 5:8 KJV

And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish ought thereof: for they be idle; therefore they cry, saying, Let us go and sacrifice to our God.

Exodus 30:32 KJV

Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.

Exodus 30:37 KJV

And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the LORD.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H4971.

Exodus 5:8 Old Testament, KJV
And the tale of the bricks, which they did make heretofore, ye shall lay upon them; ye shall not diminish ought thereof: for they be idle; therefore they cry, saying, Let us go and sacrifice to our God.
Exodus 30:32 Old Testament, KJV
Upon man's flesh shall it not be poured, neither shall ye make any other like it, after the composition of it: it is holy, and it shall be holy unto you.
Exodus 30:37 Old Testament, KJV
And as for the perfume which thou shalt make, ye shall not make to yourselves according to the composition thereof: it shall be unto thee holy for the LORD.
2 Chronicles 24:13 Old Testament, KJV
So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it.
Ezekiel 45:11 Old Testament, KJV
The ephah and the bath shall be of one measure, that the bath may contain the tenth part of an homer, and the ephah the tenth part of an homer: the measure thereof shall be after the homer.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H4971, grouped by book.

Exodus 3 usages, Old Testament
Exodus 5:8 Exodus 30:32 Exodus 30:37
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Old Testament
2 Chronicles 24:13
Ezekiel 1 usage, Old Testament
Ezekiel 45:11

Strong's H4971 FAQ

What does mathkoneth (מַתְכֹנֶת) mean?

Mathkoneth (Strong's H4971) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "composition". mathkoneth (math-ko'-neth) (or mathkuneth {math-koo'-neth}) n-f. 1. proportion (in size, number or ingredients) [from H8505 in the transferred sense of measuring]

How many times is mathkoneth (מַתְכֹנֶת) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's H4971 across 3 books.

Where can I study mathkoneth (מַתְכֹנֶת) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H4971 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate mathkoneth (מַתְכֹנֶת)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as composition. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.