4255. machlqah

Lexicon

machlqah: Division, section, course

Original Word: מַחְלְקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: machlqah
Pronunciation: makh-lah-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (makh-lek-aw')
Definition: Division, section, course
Meaning: a section

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

course

(Aramaic) corresponding to machaloqeth; a section (of the Levites) -- course.

see HEBREW machaloqeth

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מַחְלְקָה] noun feminine class, division, of priests and Levites (Biblical Hebrew מַחְםקֶת); — plural suffix מַחְלְקָֽתְהוֺן Ezra 6:18.

חֲמָר see יחוּ

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root חָלַק (chalak), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3311: μερίς (meris) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote a part, portion, or share. It carries a similar connotation of division or allocation, as seen in Luke 10:42 (BSB): "But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her."
• The concept of division or portion is a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting the allocation of responsibilities, blessings, or judgments according to divine will.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term מַחְלְקָה, its origins, and its usage within the biblical text, offering insight into the structured nature of biblical narratives and their theological implications.

Usage: The term מַחְלְקָה is used in the context of describing divisions or sections, particularly in organizational or administrative settings.

Context: • The Aramaic term מַחְלְקָה appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe divisions or sections, often in relation to administrative or organizational structures.
• In Daniel 4:14 (BSB), the term is used to describe the division of the watchers or holy ones in the vision of Nebuchadnezzar: "He called in a loud voice: ‘Cut down the tree and trim off its branches; strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the animals flee from under it, and the birds from its branches."
• The concept of division is significant in biblical texts, as it often relates to the organization of people, duties, or territories. In the context of Daniel, it reflects the structured nature of the heavenly realm and the execution of divine judgment.
• The use of מַחְלְקָה in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament highlights the linguistic diversity present in the biblical text, as Aramaic was a common language of administration and diplomacy in the ancient Near East.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּמַחְלְקָ֣תְה֔וֹן במחלקתהון bə·maḥ·lə·qā·ṯə·hō·wn bemachleKateHon bəmaḥləqāṯəhōwn

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 6:18
HEB: בִּפְלֻגָּתְה֗וֹן וְלֵוָיֵא֙ בְּמַחְלְקָ֣תְה֔וֹן עַל־ עֲבִידַ֥ת
NAS: and the Levites in their orders for the service
KJV: and the Levites in their courses, for
INT: to their divisions and the Levites their orders for the service

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4255
1 Occurrence

bə·maḥ·lə·qā·ṯə·hō·wn — 1 Occ.