Cheek Teeth
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ISBE 19153 verse references
ISBE 1915
From the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915). Where it reports or adopts critical theories, those are the views of its writers or the scholars they cite; Gospel Companion holds the historic Christian view of Scripture.
(methalle`ah, transposed from malta`ah (only in Ps 58:6), literally "the biter," "crusher," "molar," "jaw-teeth," "great teeth" (Job 29:17 m; Joe 1:6)).
Figurative: The word is used as a synonym of reckless strength and cruelty.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
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- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain