Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַחֲוִים”
Understanding Machăvîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a patrial, but from an unknown place (in the plural only for a singular) Mahavite. - § Mahavite = "propagator...
H4233
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַחֲוִים
Phoneticmakh-av-eem'
TransliterationMachăvîym
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a patrial, but from an unknown place (in the plural only for a singular) Mahavite. - § Mahavite = "propagators" - a Machavite or inhabitant of some place named Machaveh 1) apparently, an inhabitant of a place called 'Macheweh' 1a) the designation of Eliel, one of David's mighty warriors
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 11:46 | “Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,” Word: מַחֲוִים (Machăvîym) |