Strong's Lexicon Machlah: Mahlah Original Word: מַחְלָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָלָה (chalah), meaning "to be sick" or "to be weak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Machlah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of inheritance and legal rights can be explored through Greek terms related to law and inheritance, such as κληρονομία (kleronomia - G2817). Usage: Machlah is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically one of the daughters of Zelophehad. The name is often associated with the narrative of the daughters of Zelophehad, who successfully petitioned for the right to inherit their father's property in the absence of a male heir. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, inheritance laws typically favored male descendants. The account of Machlah and her sisters is significant because it highlights a moment where the legal rights of women were expanded. This narrative is set during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land and reflects the evolving understanding of justice and equity within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a daughter of Zelophehad, also a Gileadite NASB Translation Mahlah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחְלָה proper name, feminine 1. a daughter of Zelophehad Numbers 26:33; Numbers 27:1; Numbers 36:11; Joshua 17:3, ᵐ5 Μα(α)λ(α)α. 2 a Gileadite name (possibly masculine) 1 Chronicles 7:18 ᵐ5 Μαελα, ᵐ5L Μααλαθ. [מַחֲלֶה], מַחֲלָה see I. חלה. מְחֹלָה, see I. חול. [מְחִלָּה] see I. חלל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mahlah From chalah; sickness; Machlah, the name apparently of two Israelitesses -- Mahlah. see HEBREW chalah Forms and Transliterations מַחְלָ֣ה מַחְלָֽה׃ מחלה מחלה׃ machLah maḥ·lāh maḥlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:33 HEB: בְּנ֣וֹת צְלָפְחָ֔ד מַחְלָ֣ה וְנֹעָ֔ה חָגְלָ֥ה NAS: of Zelophehad were Mahlah, Noah, KJV: of Zelophehad [were] Mahlah, and Noah, INT: of the daughters of Zelophehad were Mahlah Noah Hoglah Numbers 27:1 Numbers 36:11 Joshua 17:3 1 Chronicles 7:18 5 Occurrences |
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