Lexicon Mikri: Chance, accident, occurrence Original Word: מִכְרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Michri From makar; salesman; Mikri, an Israelite -- Michri. see HEBREW makar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom makar Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Michri (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִכְרִי proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 9:8. ᵐ5 Μαχειρ; A Μοχορε; ᵐ5L Μαχειρι. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb מָכַר (makar), meaning "to sell."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name Mikri, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of selling or trade can be related to Greek terms such as πωλέω (poleo • G4453), meaning "to sell," which shares a thematic connection to the root of Mikri. Usage: The name Mikri appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament. Context: Mikri is mentioned in the genealogical listings of the tribe of Benjamin, specifically in 1 Chronicles 9:8. This passage provides a record of the descendants of Benjamin who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Mikri is identified as an ancestor of Sallu, one of the Benjamite leaders who resettled in Jerusalem. The name reflects the common practice of naming individuals based on familial or occupational characteristics, in this case, possibly indicating a family involved in trade or commerce. The genealogical context underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community, as the returning exiles sought to reestablish their identity and continuity with the past. Forms and Transliterations מִכְרִ֑י מכרי michRi miḵ·rî miḵrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:8 HEB: עֻזִּ֖י בֶּן־ מִכְרִ֑י וּמְשֻׁלָּם֙ בֶּן־ NAS: the son of Michri, and Meshullam KJV: the son of Michri, and Meshullam INT: of Uzzi the son of Michri and Meshullam the son |
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