מַלְכִּיאֵל
mal.ki.el
Malchiel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word מַלְכִּיאֵל (mal.ki.el) is a name with the short definition of Malchiel. It serves as a proper name for a specific person. The name is used three times in the Bible, indicating its significance to a particular individual or group. Semantically, the name's components do not directly translate to any standard meaning, such as a title or descriptive phrase. Instead, it likely carries unique cultural and historical context. The use of multiple components within the name, such as "mal" (king) and "ki" (or "el" - strong), contributes to its distinctiveness. The recurrence of the name in Scripture suggests that it held value, at least within the specific narrative or community in which it appears. Further examination of its contexts might provide insight into the importance of Malchiel and his role within the communities that bore his name.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
Numbers 26:45Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
1 Chronicles 7:31The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.