Berean Strong's Lexicon Makiri: Makirite Original Word: מָכִירִי Word Origin: Derived from מָכִיר (Makir), which is a personal name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Makiri" as it is a specific Hebrew tribal designation. However, the Greek term Μανασσῆς (Manasses) corresponds to the tribe of Manasseh, of which the Makirites are a part. Usage: The term "Makiri" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Makir. Makir was the firstborn son of Manasseh, the son of Joseph, and his descendants are often referred to as the Makirites. The term is used to denote lineage or tribal affiliation within the context of the Israelite tribes. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, tribal affiliation was significant for identity, inheritance, and social structure. The Makirites, as descendants of Makir, were part of the larger tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Manasseh was known for its valor and played a crucial role in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land. The Makirites, in particular, were noted for their military prowess and received a portion of land on the east side of the Jordan River. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Makir Definition desc. of Machir NASB Translation Machirites (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מָכִירִי adjective, of a people only with article ׳הַמּ as substantive collective the Machirites Numbers 26:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of Machir Patronymical from Makiyr; a Makirite or descend. Of Makir -- of Machir. see HEBREW Makiyr Forms and Transliterations הַמָּכִירִ֔י המכירי ham·mā·ḵî·rî hammachiRi hammāḵîrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:29 HEB: לְמָכִיר֙ מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת הַמָּכִירִ֔י וּמָכִ֖יר הוֹלִ֣יד NAS: the family of the Machirites; and Machir KJV: the family of the Machirites: and Machir INT: of Machir the family of the Machirites and Machir became 1 Occurrence |
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