Berean Strong's Lexicon Maki: Maki Original Word: מָכִי Word Origin: Derived from the root מָכָה (makah), meaning "to strike" or "to smite." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - While there may not be a direct Greek equivalent for the name Maki, the concept of names derived from actions or characteristics can be seen in Greek names such as Ἀνδρέας (Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave"). Usage: Maki is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and is typically associated with individuals in genealogical records or specific historical contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of circumstances surrounding a person's birth or life. The root מָכָה (makah) suggests a connection to strength or conflict, which may imply that individuals named Maki were associated with these traits or events. Names were also a way to preserve family lineage and heritage, which was crucial in maintaining tribal identities and inheritance rights. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Gadite NASB Translation Machi (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָכִי proper name, masculine a Gadite Numbers 13:15. ᵐ5 Μα(κ)χι. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Machi Probably from muwk; pining; Maki, an Israelite -- Machi. see HEBREW muwk Forms and Transliterations מָכִֽי׃ מכי׃ mā·ḵî maChi māḵîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 13:15 HEB: גְּאוּאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ מָכִֽי׃ NAS: Geuel the son of Machi. KJV: Geuel the son of Machi. INT: Geuel the son of Machi |