חַכְמוֹנִי
chakh.mo.ni
Hachmonite
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Chakhmonite (H2453G): A Rare Identifier The Hebrew word *chakhmonite* appears only once in the biblical text, making it an exceptionally rare term. Based on its single occurrence and designation as a proper descriptor, it functions as an ethnic or clan identifier rather than a common noun with multiple applications. The form suggests it derives from a place name or ancestral lineage, similar to how biblical texts often designated individuals by their geographic origin or family group. Because this term appears only once in the biblical corpus, its precise significance and the full scope of its meaning remain limited by the available textual evidence. A single occurrence provides insufficient context to establish broader usage patterns, alternative meanings, or cultural nuances that might be apparent with multiple references. Readers relying solely on biblical data cannot determine whether "Chakhmonite" referred to a prominent group, a minor clan, or a specific individual's background. The rarity of this term underscores how much biblical vocabulary remains anchored to specific historical moments and individuals whose identities were important to the original audience but whose full cultural context is no longer accessible through Scripture alone.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text