TheWay BibleHome›Strong's concordance›H4257
מַחֲלַת H4257
H4257 is the Hebrew word מַחֲלַת, transliterated machălath and said makh-al-ath'. The King James Version most often renders it mahalath.
What it means
'Machalath', probably the title (initial word) of a popular song.
Where it comes from
from H2470 (חָלָה); sickness.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Mahalath.
Verses using מַחֲלַת
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 53:1 · KJV
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 88:1 · KJV
O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:
Common questions
What does Strong's H4257 mean?
H4257 is the Hebrew word מַחֲלַת (machălath), meaning 'Machalath', probably the title (initial word) of a popular song.
How is H4257 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it mahalath (2 times).
How many times does H4257 appear in the Bible?
מַחֲלַת (machălath) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H4257 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2470 (חָלָה); sickness.
Nearby entries
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.