Biblica Analytica
H4249H Hebrew

מַחְלִי

mach.li

Mahli

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Mahli
Transliteration
mach.li
Strong's Number
H4249H
Occurrences
3
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "מַחְלִי" (mach.li) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is recorded three times in the Bible, suggesting that this individual or family played a notable role in the narrative. The short definition provided, "Mahli," appears to be the actual name, rather than a descriptive title or epithet. Given its classification as a proper name, "מַחְלִי" is likely used to identify a specific person or family in the biblical narrative. Its limited occurrences in the text imply that this name is significant within the context of the story, possibly serving as a marker for a particular event, character, or genealogical connection. The precise nature and significance of "Mahli" can only be understood by examining the specific passages where the name appears.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4249H
Lemma
מַחְלִי
Transliteration
mach.li
Definition
Mahli
Occurrences
3
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences across the text