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H4257 מַחֲלַת (machălath) makh-al-ath'
Hebrew
Noun (Feminine, Hebrew)
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Mahalath

Biblical Persons & Places

Mahalath A musical term
A musical term; called Mahalath (מַחֲלַת)

Strong's Definition

'Machalath', probably the title (initial word) of a popular song

Derivation: from H2470 (חָלָה); sickness;

KJV Usage: Mahalath.

TWOT Reference: 623h or 655c

Outline of Biblical Usage

1) Mahalath
1a) found in headings of Ps 53:1 and Ps 81:1
1a1) meaning dubious, probably a catchword in a song giving name to tune

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon

Mahalath found in headings of Ps 53:1 and Ps 81:1 meaning uncertain, probably a catchword in a song giving name to tune

Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

מַחֲלַת machălath BDB Definition: 1) Mahalath 1a) found in headings of Psa_53:1-6 and Ps 81 1a1) meaning dubious, probably a catchword in a song giving name to tune Part of Speech: noun feminine A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H2470 Same Word by TWOT Number: 623h or 655c Total KJV Occurrences: 2

Bible Occurrences (2)

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