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Cheek Teeth

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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(מתלּעה , methalle‛āh , transposed from מלתּעה , maltā‛āh (only in Psalm 58:6 ), literally "the biter," "crusher," "molar," "jaw-teeth," "great teeth" (Job 29:17 m; Joel 1:6 )).

Figurative: The word is used as a synonym of reckless strength and cruelty.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Cheek Teeth'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​c/cheek-teeth.html. 1915.
 
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