Strong's Lexicon Machol: Dance Original Word: מָחוֹל Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּל (chul), which means "to twist" or "to whirl." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3738 (orchēsis): Refers to dancing, used in the New Testament in contexts such as the dance of Herodias' daughter (Matthew 14:6). Usage: The term "Machol" refers to a dance or a round dance, often associated with joy and celebration. In the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe a form of communal or ritualistic dancing, typically in a religious or festive context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, dance was an integral part of worship and celebration. It was a physical expression of joy, often performed during religious festivals, victories, and communal gatherings. Dance was seen as a way to express one's devotion to God and to participate in communal joy. The Israelites, like many ancient Near Eastern cultures, incorporated dance into their religious and social life, reflecting their emotions and spiritual experiences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as machoz Definition father of Heman NASB Translation Mahol (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מָחוֺל proper name, masculine father of Heman, etc., 1 Kings 5:11, ᵐ5 Μαλ, A Μαουλ, ᵐ5L Μααλα. מְחוֺלָה see II. אָבֵל above; see also מְחֹלָה. מַחֲזֶה, מֶחֱזָה, מַחֲזִיאוֺת see חזה. מחח (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mahol The same as machowl; dancing; Machol, an Israelite -- Mahol. see HEBREW machowl Forms and Transliterations מָח֑וֹל מחול mā·ḥō·wl maChol māḥōwlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:31 HEB: וְדַרְדַּ֖ע בְּנֵ֣י מָח֑וֹל וַיְהִֽי־ שְׁמ֥וֹ NAS: the sons of Mahol; and his fame KJV: the sons of Mahol: and his fame INT: and Darda the sons of Mahol become and his fame 1 Occurrence |
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