The meaning of “מַחְלוֹן”
Understanding Machlôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Mahlon. - § Mahlon = "sick" - Machlon, an Israelite 1) son of Elimelech by Naomi and first husband of Ruth
מַחְלוֹן
Mahlon. - § Mahlon = "sick" - Machlon, an Israelite 1) son of Elimelech by Naomi and first husband of Ruth
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 1:2 | “And the name of the man was Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Beth–lehem–judah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.” Word: מַחְלוֹן (Machlôwn) | |
| Ruth 1:5 | “And Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her husband.” Word: מַחְלוֹן (Machlôwn) | |
| Ruth 4:9 | “And Boaz said unto the elders, and unto all the people, Ye are witnesses this day, that I have bought all that was Elimelech’s, and all that was Chilion’s and Mahlon’s, of the hand of Naomi.” Word: מַחְלוֹן (Machlôwn) | |
| Ruth 4:10 | “Moreover Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day.” Word: מַחְלוֹן (Machlôwn) |