Strong's Lexicon machluy or machaluy: Sickness, disease, affliction Original Word: מַחְלֻי Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלָה (chalah), which means "to be weak, sick, or afflicted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the New Testament for sickness or disease is νόσος (nosos), Strong's Greek #3554, which appears in contexts such as Matthew 4:24, where Jesus heals various diseases. Usage: The term "machluy" or "machaluy" refers to a state of physical illness or affliction. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe conditions of sickness that affect individuals, often seen as a consequence of sin or disobedience, but also as a means through which God can demonstrate His power and mercy through healing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, sickness was often viewed through a theological lens. Illness could be perceived as a divine punishment for sin, a test of faith, or an opportunity for God to display His healing power. The community played a significant role in caring for the sick, and priests were often involved in diagnosing and declaring someone clean or unclean. Healing was sought through prayer, repentance, and sometimes through the use of medicinal herbs and treatments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalah Definition sickness, suffering (caused by wounds) NASB Translation sick (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַהֲלוּי] noun masculine sickness, suffering (caused by wounds, compare חלה 2 Kings 8:29) — only plural intensive מַחֲלֻיִים2Chronicles 24:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance disease From chalah; a disease -- disease. see HEBREW chalah Forms and Transliterations בְּמַחֲלוּיִ֣ם במחלוים bə·ma·ḥă·lū·yim bemachaluYim bəmaḥălūyimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 24:25 HEB: [בְּמַחֲלִיִּים כ] (בְּמַחֲלוּיִ֣ם ק) רַבִּים֒ NAS: him very sick), his own servants KJV: him in great diseases,) his own servants INT: for left disease very conspired 1 Occurrence |
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