The meaning of “מַחְלִי”

Understanding Machlîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

מַחְלִי

Phoneticmakh-lee'

TransliterationMachlîy

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Mahli. - § Mahli = "sick" - Machli, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites 2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references

Reference	Text
Exodus 6:19	“And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.”
Numbers 3:20	“And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.”
1 Chronicles 23:23	“The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three.”
Ezra 8:18	“And by the good hand of our God upon us they brought us a man of understanding, of the sons of Mahli, the son of Levi, the son of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons and his brethren, eighteen;”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

11x

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Exodus1

Numbers1

1 Chronicles8

Ezra1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מַחְלִי' deepen your understanding of Exodus 6:19?

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