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Machir
Machir in the Bible — son of Manasseh (GEN 50:23). Machir belonged to the tribe of Manasseh. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “selling; knowing”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Manasseh
- Scripture References
- 8 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 7 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Machirproper name
- Hebrew
- מָכִיר
- Transliteration
- makhiyr
- Meaning
- bought
- Greek
- Μαχιρ
- Reference
- GEN 50:23
- Strong's
- H4353
Notes
the Machirites (NUM 26:29)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Machir in the Bible?
Machir is described in the Bible as son of Manasseh (GEN 50:23). Machir belonged to the tribe of Manasseh.
What does the name Machir mean?
The name Machir means “selling; knowing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.