Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַחְלִי”
Understanding Machlîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
patronymical from מַחְלִי Mahlites. - § Mahlites = see Mahli "my sickness" - a Machlite or (collectively) descendants of...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַחְלִי
Phoneticmakh-lee'
TransliterationMachlîy
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
patronymical from מַחְלִי Mahlites. - § Mahlites = see Mahli "my sickness" - a Machlite or (collectively) descendants of Machli 1) descendants of Mahli, the grandson of Levi
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 3:33 | “Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.” Word: מַחְלִי (Machlîy) | |
| Numbers 26:58 | “These are the families of the Levites: the family of the Libnites, the family of the Hebronites, the family of the Mahlites, the family of the Mushites, the family of the Korathites. And Kohath begat Amram.” Word: מַחְלִי (Machlîy) |