4361. makkoleth

Lexicon

makkoleth: Food, provision

Original Word: מַכֹּלֶת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: makkoleth
Pronunciation: mak-ko'-leth
Phonetic Spelling: (mak-ko'-leth)
Definition: Food, provision
Meaning: nourishment

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

food

From 'akal; nourishment -- food.

see HEBREW 'akal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from akal
Definition
foodstuff
NASB Translation
food (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מַכֹּ֫לֶת noun feminine food-stuff, consisting in חִטִּים, 1 Kings 5:25 (on form see Bö^{§ 415} Sta^{§ 112 a. 2}). **So read also "" 2 Chron 2:9 (MT מַכּוֺת).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָכַל (akal), meaning "to eat" or "to consume."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5160: τροφή (trophe) • meaning "food" or "nourishment."
• Strong's Greek Number 1033: βρῶμα (broma) • meaning "food" or "that which is eaten."

These Greek terms, like מַכֹּלֶת, emphasize the provision and sustenance necessary for life, reflecting similar themes of divine care and nourishment found throughout the biblical text.

Usage: The term מַכֹּלֶת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote food or nourishment, often in the context of sustenance or provision necessary for life.

Context: מַכֹּלֶת (makkoleth) appears in the Hebrew Scriptures as a noun that signifies nourishment or food. It is derived from the root אָכַל (akal), which is a common verb in Hebrew meaning "to eat." This connection underscores the essential nature of מַכֹּלֶת as that which is consumed to sustain life. The term is used in various contexts, often highlighting the provision of food as a divine blessing or a necessary element for survival.

In the Berean Standard Bible, מַכֹּלֶת is translated in contexts that emphasize God's provision and the sustenance of His people. For example, in Genesis 42:25, Joseph commands his servants to fill his brothers' bags with grain, providing them with מַכֹּלֶת for their journey. This act of provision is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, illustrating the importance of food as a gift from God and a means of sustaining His people.

The concept of מַכֹּלֶת extends beyond mere physical sustenance, often symbolizing spiritual nourishment and the sustaining power of God's word and presence. In this way, מַכֹּלֶת serves as a reminder of the holistic care that God provides for His creation, meeting both physical and spiritual needs.

Forms and Transliterations

מַכֹּ֣לֶת מכלת mak·kō·leṯ makKolet makkōleṯ

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 5:11
HEB: כֹּ֤ר חִטִּים֙ מַכֹּ֣לֶת לְבֵית֔וֹ וְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים
NAS: of wheat as food for his household,
KJV: of wheat [for] food to his household,
INT: kors of wheat food his household and twenty

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4361
1 Occurrence

mak·kō·leṯ — 1 Occ.