Strong's Lexicon Mekerathi: Mecherathite Original Word: מְכֵרָתִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מכר (makar), meaning "to sell" or "to trade." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Mekerathi" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a particular group or individual within the Old Testament narrative. Usage: The term "Mekerathi" refers to an inhabitant or descendant of Mecherah, a location or possibly a clan mentioned in the context of David's mighty warriors. It is used to identify a specific group or lineage within the broader narrative of Israel's history. Cultural and Historical Background: The Mekerathites are mentioned in the context of King David's reign, a period marked by the consolidation of the Israelite kingdom and the establishment of Jerusalem as its capital. David's mighty warriors, including those identified as Mekerathites, played a crucial role in his military campaigns and the expansion of his kingdom. The mention of such groups highlights the diverse tribal and familial affiliations that contributed to the strength and unity of David's forces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused name Definition a descriptive name for one of David's men NASB Translation Mecherathite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְכֵרָתִי adjective, of a people 1 Chronicles 11:36. ᵐ5 Μοχορ, ᵐ5L ὁ Μεχωραθι. מִכְשׁוֺל, מִכְשֹׁל, מַכְשֵׁלָה see כשׁל. מִכְתָּב see כתב [מְכִתָּה] see כתת. מִכְתָּם see II. כתם. מַכְתֵּשׁ see כתשׁ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mecherathite Patrial from an unused name (the same as mkerah) of a place in Palestine: a Mekerathite, or inhabitant of Mekerah -- Mecherathite. see HEBREW mkerah Forms and Transliterations הַמְּכֵ֣רָתִ֔י המכרתי ham·mə·ḵê·rā·ṯî hammeCheraTi hamməḵêrāṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:36 HEB: חֵ֚פֶר הַמְּכֵ֣רָתִ֔י אֲחִיָּ֖ה הַפְּלֹנִֽי׃ NAS: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah KJV: Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah INT: Hepher the Mecherathite Ahijah the Pelonite 1 Occurrence |
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