4354. Makiri
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Makiri: Makirite

Original Word: מָכִירִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Makiyriy
Pronunciation: mah-kee-REE
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-kee-ree')
Definition: Makirite
Meaning: a Makirite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Machir

Patronymical from Makiyr; a Makirite or descend. Of Makir -- of Machir.

see HEBREW Makiyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Makir
Definition
desc. of Machir
NASB Translation
Machirites (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָכִירִי adjective, of a people only with article ׳הַמּ as substantive collective the Machirites Numbers 26:29.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from מָכִיר (Makir), who was the son of Manasseh, the son of Joseph.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew term "Makirite" as it is a specific proper noun referring to a particular clan within the Israelite tribes. However, Greek translations of the Hebrew Bible may use transliterations or descriptive phrases to convey the identity of the Makirites in the context of genealogical or historical references.

Usage: The term "Makirite" is used to denote individuals belonging to the lineage of Makir, the son of Manasseh. This term is used in the context of tribal and familial affiliations within the Israelite community.

Context: • The Makirites were a significant clan within the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Makir, the progenitor of the Makirites, was the firstborn son of Manasseh, and his descendants played a notable role in the history of Israel. The Makirites are mentioned in the context of territorial inheritance and military prowess.
• In the division of the Promised Land, the descendants of Makir received a substantial portion of land on the east side of the Jordan River. This allocation is detailed in the Book of Numbers and the Book of Joshua, where the Makirites are recognized for their valor and capability in warfare.
• The Makirites are also noted in genealogical records, emphasizing their importance within the tribe of Manasseh. Their lineage is highlighted in various passages, underscoring their contribution to the tribal structure and their role in the broader narrative of Israel's history.

Forms and Transliterations
הַמָּכִירִ֔י המכירי ham·mā·ḵî·rî hammachiRi hammāḵîrî
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 26:29
HEB: לְמָכִיר֙ מִשְׁפַּ֣חַת הַמָּכִירִ֔י וּמָכִ֖יר הוֹלִ֣יד
NAS: the family of the Machirites; and Machir
KJV: the family of the Machirites: and Machir
INT: of Machir the family of the Machirites and Machir became

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4354
1 Occurrence


ham·mā·ḵî·rî — 1 Occ.















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