3902. Lachmi
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Lachmi: Lachmi

Original Word: לַחְמִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Lachmiy
Pronunciation: LAHK-mee
Phonetic Spelling: (lakh-mee')
Definition: Lachmi
Meaning: Lachmi

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Lahmi

From lechem; foodful; Lachmi, an Israelite; or rather probably a brief form (or perhaps erroneous transcription) for Beyth hal-Lachmiy -- Lahmi. See also Yashubiy Lechem.

see HEBREW lechem

see HEBREW Yashubiy Lechem

see HEBREW Beyth hal-Lachmiy

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from lacham
Definition
a brother of Goliath
NASB Translation
Lahmi (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
לִחֲמִי proper name, masculine brother of Goliath of Gath (q. v.) slain by Elhanan, according to 1 Chronicles 20:5 לחמי את; ᵐ5 Ελεμεε, Λεεμει, Λοομι); original reading probably (as in "" 2 Samuel 21:19) בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי q. v. above.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from לֶחֶם (lechem), meaning "bread" or "food."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Lachmi, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The name Lachmi appears in the context of a genealogical reference in the Old Testament. It is specifically mentioned in 1 Chronicles 20:5.

Context: Lachmi is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 20:5, where it is associated with a Philistine warrior. The verse states: "And there was war with the Philistines again, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam." (BSB)

This passage highlights a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines, where Elhanan, an Israelite warrior, defeats Lahmi, who is identified as the brother of the famous giant Goliath. The mention of Lahmi in this context underscores the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines during the reign of King David.

The name Lachmi, derived from the Hebrew word for "bread," may suggest a cultural or familial significance, possibly indicating a connection to sustenance or provision. The narrative in 1 Chronicles emphasizes the valor and military prowess of the Israelites, as they continue to secure their territory against formidable adversaries.

Forms and Transliterations
לַחְמִי֙ לחמי lachMi laḥ·mî laḥmî
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 20:5
HEB: ק) אֶת־ לַחְמִי֙ אֲחִי֙ גָּלְיָ֣ת
NAS: killed Lahmi the brother
KJV: slew Lahmi the brother
INT: the son Jair Lahmi the brother of Goliath

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3902
1 Occurrence


laḥ·mî — 1 Occ.















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