Biblica Analytica
H4601P Hebrew

מַעֲכָה

ma.a.khah

Maacah

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Maacah
Transliteration
ma.a.khah
Strong's Number
H4601P
Occurrences
1
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 word "ma'a.khah" (H4601P) is a proper name referring to a person. In biblical Hebrew, proper names typically convey unique identity, belonging, or affiliation. As a person's name, "ma'a.khah" likely serves to distinguish the individual from others. Given that it occurs only once in the entire Bible, "ma'a.khah" is a rare name, emphasizing its specificity. This may indicate that the individual was either prominent or held significant importance. Without further context, it's difficult to determine the name bearer's relation to others or the specific circumstances in which the name was used. As a one-time occurrence, "ma'a.khah" maintains a high degree of nuance and specificity. Its significance lies within its uniqueness and the particular context in which it appears, highlighting its role in conveying personal identity within its specific narrative or genealogical framework.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4601P
Lemma
מַעֲכָה
Transliteration
ma.a.khah
Definition
Maacah
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text