Strong's Lexicon machlqah: Division, section, course Original Word: מַחְלְקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), meaning "to divide" or "to apportion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1391 (δόξα, doxa) - While not a direct translation, the concept of "division" in terms of order and structure can be related to the idea of "glory" or "honor" in the sense of fulfilling one's role or duty within a community. Usage: The term "machlqah" refers to a division or section, often used in the context of organizing groups or courses, particularly in religious or military settings. It denotes an organized group or a specific portion of a larger entity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of division was significant for maintaining order and structure, especially in religious and military contexts. The divisions of priests and Levites for temple service, as well as military divisions, were essential for the functioning of society. The use of "machlqah" reflects the importance of organization and the distribution of responsibilities among the people of Israel. Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַחְלְקָה] noun feminine class, division, of priests and Levites (Biblical Hebrew מַחְםקֶת); — plural suffix מַחְלְקָֽתְהוֺן Ezra 6:18. חֲמָר see יחוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance course (Aramaic) corresponding to machaloqeth; a section (of the Levites) -- course. see HEBREW machaloqeth Forms and Transliterations בְּמַחְלְקָ֣תְה֔וֹן במחלקתהון bə·maḥ·lə·qā·ṯə·hō·wn bemachleKateHon bəmaḥləqāṯəhōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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