Berean Strong's Lexicon Abel Mecholah: Abel Mecholah Original Word: אָבֵל מְחוֹלָה Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אָבֵל (Abel), meaning "meadow" or "stream," and מְחוֹלָה (Mecholah), meaning "dance" or "circle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Abel Mecholah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. Usage: Abel Mecholah is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. The name can be translated as "meadow of dancing" or "meadow of the dance," suggesting a place of joy or celebration. Cultural and Historical Background: Abel Mecholah was located in the Jordan Valley, an area known for its fertility and agricultural productivity. It was a significant location during the time of the Judges and the early monarchy in Israel. The region's name reflects the cultural practices of dance and celebration, which were common in ancient Israelite society, often associated with religious festivals and communal gatherings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abel and mecholah Definition Elisha's birthplace in Pal. NASB Translation Abel-meholah (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abel-meholah From 'abel and mchowlah; meadow of dancing; Abel-Mecholah, a place in Palestine -- Abel-meholah. see HEBREW 'abel see HEBREW mchowlah Forms and Transliterations מְחוֹלָ֔ה מְחוֹלָ֖ה מחולה mə·ḥō·w·lāh mechoLah məḥōwlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 7:22 HEB: שְׂפַת־ אָבֵ֥ל מְחוֹלָ֖ה עַל־ טַבָּֽת׃ NAS: as the edge of Abel-meholah, by Tabbath. KJV: [and] to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. INT: far as the edge of Abel-meholah by Tabbath 1 Kings 4:12 1 Kings 19:16 3 Occurrences |
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