Strong's Lexicon Machalath: Machalath Original Word: מַחֲלַת Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָלָה (chalah), meaning "to be sick" or "to be weak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Machalath" as it is a proper name and specific musical term unique to the Hebrew context. Usage: The term "Machalath" is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper name. It is associated with two distinct references: a musical term and a personal name. As a musical term, it is found in the titles of Psalms 53 and 88, possibly indicating a specific tune or style of performance. As a personal name, Machalath is a daughter of Ishmael and a wife of Esau, mentioned in Genesis. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Psalms, "Machalath" may refer to a particular melody or musical mode used in ancient Hebrew worship. Music played a significant role in Israelite culture, especially in temple worship and religious ceremonies. As a personal name, Machalath reflects the practice of intermarriage among different tribes and families in the patriarchal narratives, highlighting alliances and familial connections. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalah Definition in psalm titles, probably the name of a tune. Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחֲלַת noun feminine only in Psalm titles ׳עַלמֿ Psalm 53:1; Psalm 88:1; apparently a catchword in a song, giving name to tune; meaning dubious; Aq Symm. ᵑ9 מְחֹלֹת dance; see OlPsalmen, p. 27 BaePsalmen, p. xviii. III. חלה (adorn; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mahalath From chalah; sickness; Machalath, probably the title (initial word) of a popular song -- Mahalath. see HEBREW chalah Forms and Transliterations מָחֲלַ֗ת מָחֲלַ֣ת מחלת mā·ḥă·laṯ machaLat māḥălaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 53:1 HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ עַֽל־ מָחֲלַ֗ת מַשְׂכִּ֥יל לְדָוִֽד׃ KJV: < INT: Musician upon Mahalath Maschil David Psalm 88:1 2 Occurrences |
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adorn, 
(neck-) ornament). 
