1) snuffers, tongs 1a) tongs (for altar use) 1b) snuffers (for lamps in temple or tabernacle)
STRONG'S WORD STUDY
H4457 — מֶלְקָחַ֫יִם
mel.qach · tong · Hebrew/Aramaic
6 tagged verse occurrences
Exodus 25:38 · וּמַלְקָחֶ֥יהָThe wick trimmers and their trays must be of pure gold.Exodus 37:23 · וּמַלְקָחֶ֥יהָHe also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.Numbers 4:9 · מַלְקָחֶ֖יהָThey are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it.1 Kings 7:49 · וְהַמֶּלְקַחַ֖יִםthe lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;2 Chronicles 4:21 · וְהַמֶּלְקַחַ֖יִםthe flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;Isaiah 6:6 · בְּמֶ֨לְקַחַ֔יִםThen one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar.