The meaning of “מְחֹלָה”
Understanding mᵉchôlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of מָחוֹל company, dances(-cing). - a dance 1) dancing, dance
מְחֹלָה
feminine of מָחוֹל company, dances(-cing). - a dance 1) dancing, dance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:19 | “And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.” Word: מְחֹלָה (mᵉchôlâh) | |
| Judges 21:21 | “And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin.” Word: מְחֹלָה (mᵉchôlâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 21:11 | “And the servants of Achish said unto him, Is not this David the king of the land? did they not sing one to another of him in dances, saying, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands?” Word: מְחֹלָה (mᵉchôlâh) | |
| Song of Solomon 6:13 | “Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company of two armies. ” Word: מְחֹלָה (mᵉchôlâh) |
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