Miktam

Title in Psalms 16 and 56–60 (see niv), possibly also of Hezekiah’s recovery psalm, Isaiah 38:9. The precise meaning of the term is uncertain. Its similarity to the Akkadian word “to cover, expiate” suggests the title may mean a psalm of expiation or sin covered. Other suggestions include a psalm of problems or mysteries.

See also Music.

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Miktam: A musical or literary term used in Psalm titles