מַחֲוִים
ma.cha.vim
H4233
N:N--LG
Hebrew
Mahavite
1
Occurrences
1
Books
Hebrew
Language
ma.cha.vim identifies Eliel by a gentilic designation in a list of named people.
The attested use is a masculine plural gentilic designation attached to Eliel within a list of named people in 1 Chronicles 11:46.
Senses in use
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Gentilic designation for Eliel · dominant
In 1 Chronicles 11:46, the masculine plural gentilic form is attached to Eliel in a sequence that also names Jeribai, Joshaviah, and Ithmah. The APB renders the clause “Eliel the Mahavite,” confirming its use as an identifying designation.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Chronicles 11:46, the APB presents the designation in “Eliel the Mahavite.” It confirms the verse’s identification of Eliel without establishing further nuance.