Strong's Lexicon Machavim: Hiding places, concealments Original Word: מַחֲוִים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָבָה (chavah), which means "to hide" or "to conceal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent concept can be found in words like καταφύγιον (kataphygion), meaning "refuge" or "shelter," as seen in the Septuagint and New Testament passages that discuss God as a place of safety. Usage: The term "Machavim" refers to places of concealment or hiding. It is used in the context of secretive or hidden locations, often implying a sense of protection or refuge. In the biblical narrative, such places could be physical locations where individuals sought safety or metaphorical spaces representing spiritual or emotional refuge. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of hiding places was significant due to the frequent threats from invading armies, local conflicts, and the need for personal safety. Caves, thickets, and fortified cities often served as physical hiding places. Spiritually, the idea of God as a refuge and hiding place is a recurring theme in the Psalms and other biblical literature, reflecting the Israelites' reliance on divine protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a description of Eliel NASB Translation Mahavite (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַחֲוִים apparently adjective, of a people, only ׳אֱלִיאֵל הַמּ 1 Chronicles 11:46, but read probably הַמַּחֲנִי (Be), see מַחֲנַיִם proper name, of a location sub; חנה; Öttli suggests also הַמְּעוֺנִי; ᵐ5 ὁ Μιει, A ὁ Μαωειν, ᵐ5L ὁ Μαωθε. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mahavite Apparently a patrial, but from an unknown place (in the plural only for a singular); a Machavite or inhabitant of some place named Machaveh -- Mahavite. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים המחוים ham·ma·ḥă·wîm hammachaVim hammaḥăwîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:46 HEB: אֱלִיאֵל֙ הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים וִירִיבַ֥י וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה NAS: Eliel the Mahavite and Jeribai KJV: Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, INT: Eliel the Mahavite and Jeribai and Joshaviah 1 Occurrence |
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