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מַחֲלַת H4258

H4258 is the Hebrew word מַחֲלַת, transliterated Machălath and said makh-al-ath'. The King James Version most often renders it mahalath.

Word: מַחֲלַתTransliteration: MachălathSaid: makh-al-ath'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess and of an Israelitess.

Where it comes from

the same as H4257 (מַחֲלַת); sickness.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

mahalath 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: Mahalath.

Verses using מַחֲלַת

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 28:9 · KJV

Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife.

2 Chronicles 11:18 · KJV

And Rehoboam took him Mahalath the daughter of Jerimoth the son of David to wife, and Abihail the daughter of Eliab the son of Jesse;

Common questions

What does Strong's H4258 mean?

H4258 is the Hebrew word מַחֲלַת (Machălath), meaning Machalath, the name of an Ishmaelitess and of an Israelitess.

How is H4258 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it mahalath (2 times).

How many times does H4258 appear in the Bible?

מַחֲלַת (Machălath) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4258 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: the same as H4257 (מַחֲלַת); sickness.

Nearby entries

H4255 · מַחְלְקָה — a section (of the Levites)H4256 · מַחֲלֹקֶת — a section (of Levites, people or soldiers)H4257 · מַחֲלַת — 'Machalath', probably the title (initial…H4259 · מְחֹלָתִי — a Mecholathite or inhabitant of Abel-Mecholah H4260 · מַחֲמָאָה — something buttery (i.e. unctuous and…H4261 · מַחְמָד — delightful; hence, a delight, i.e. object…

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