4252. machalaph
Lexicon
machalaph: Change, exchange, or replacement

Original Word: מַחֲלָף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: machalaph
Pronunciation: mah-khah-laf'
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-al-awf')
Definition: Change, exchange, or replacement
Meaning: a, knife

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
knife

From chalaph; a (sacrificial) knife (as gliding through the flesh) -- knife.

see HEBREW chalaph

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chalaph
Definition
a knife
NASB Translation
duplicates (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[מַחֲלָף] noun masculine knife, so ᵑ9 (compare Syriac totondit (in Lexicon), , , knife, Talmud חליפות knives, according to Levy, Jastr; Thes as passing through (compare verb 3a)); but √ and meaning not certain, only Plural מַחֲלָפִים Ezra 1:9, among temple utensils (see BeRy Ryle).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַף (chalaf), which means "to pass on" or "to change."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms in Strong's Concordance, the concept of a knife or cutting tool in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as μαχαίρα (machaira, Strong's Greek 3162), which also denotes a knife or sword used for cutting.

Usage: The term מַחֲלָף is used in the context of a knife, particularly in reference to its function in cutting or slaughtering. It is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • The Hebrew word מַחֲלָף (machalaf) is a masculine noun that denotes a knife, particularly one used for cutting or slaughtering. The term is derived from the root חָלַף (chalaf), which conveys the idea of passing or changing, possibly alluding to the knife's function in transforming the state of an object through cutting.
• In the context of the Hebrew Bible, מַחֲלָף is used to describe a tool essential for various tasks, including sacrificial rites and culinary preparation. The knife's significance is underscored by its role in religious and domestic settings, highlighting its utility and importance in ancient Hebrew culture.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that maintains the integrity of the original Hebrew text, ensuring that the term's meaning is accurately conveyed in English. The knife, as referenced in the biblical text, serves as a symbol of precision and utility, reflecting its practical and ceremonial applications.

Forms and Transliterations
מַחֲלָפִ֖ים מחלפים ma·ḥă·lā·p̄îm machalaFim maḥălāp̄îm
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 1:9
HEB: כֶ֙סֶף֙ אָ֔לֶף מַחֲלָפִ֖ים תִּשְׁעָ֥ה וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃
NAS: dishes, 29duplicates;
KJV: nine and twenty knives,
INT: of silver A thousand duplicates nine and twenty

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4252
1 Occurrence


ma·ḥă·lā·p̄îm — 1 Occ.















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