Berean Strong's Lexicon Mecholathi: Mecholathite Original Word: מְחֹלָתִי Word Origin: Derived from מְחֹלָה (mecholah), meaning "dance" or "circle dance." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Mecholathi" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun related to a particular cultural and geographical context. Usage: The term "Mecholathi" refers to an inhabitant or descendant of Mecholath, a place or possibly a clan associated with dancing. It is used as a designation for a person from this location or group. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, dancing was a common form of celebration and worship, often associated with joyous occasions and religious festivals. The term "Mecholathi" suggests a connection to a community or lineage known for its association with dance. This reflects the cultural importance of dance in expressing joy and communal identity in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition inhab. of Abel-meholah NASB Translation Meholathite (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְחֹלָתִי adjective, of a people only with article ׳הַמְּ the Meholathite, of `Adriel 1 Samuel 18:19, A τῷ Μοουλαθειτῃ; ᵐ5L τοῦ Μαολλαιου; of Barzillai 2 Samuel 21:8; ᵐ5 τῷ Μωουλαθει, ᵐ5L τοῦ Μααθει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mecholathite Patrial from 'Abel Mchowlah; a Mecholathite or inhabitant of Abel-Mecholah -- Mecholathite. see HEBREW 'Abel Mchowlah Forms and Transliterations הַמְּחֹלָתִ֖י הַמְּחֹלָתִֽי׃ המחלתי המחלתי׃ ham·mə·ḥō·lā·ṯî hammecholaTi hamməḥōlāṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 18:19 HEB: נִתְּנָ֛ה לְעַדְרִיאֵ֥ל הַמְּחֹלָתִ֖י לְאִשָּֽׁה׃ NAS: to Adriel the Meholathite for a wife. KJV: unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife. INT: was given to Adriel the Meholathite A wife 2 Samuel 21:8 2 Occurrences |