Cheek Teeth

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [1]

(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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