מַחְלִי
mach.li
Mahli
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text