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Hebrew · H4257

מַחֲלַת

'Machalath' , probably the title (initial word) of a popular song

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מַחֲלַתH4257

What does מַחֲלַת mean in the Bible?

מַחֲלַת is a Hebrew word meaning "'Machalath' , probably the title (initial word) of a popular song".

Full entry for מַחֲלַת (H4257) · Open the biblical lexicon

Questions this entry answers

What does מַחֲלַת mean in the Bible?

מַחֲלַת is a Hebrew word meaning "'Machalath' , probably the title (initial word) of a popular song".

How does the BSB render H4257?

The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include Mahalath (2).

Where does מַחֲלַת appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 53:1. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (2).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
Mahalath2×Psalms 53:1, Psalms 88:1
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Psalms 53:1מָחֲלַ֗תtoMahalathNoun - feminine singularPsalms 88:1מָחֲלַ֣תtoMahalathNoun - feminine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowPsalms 53:1
Aligned rows2
Books represented1
Psalms2
Source forms
מָחֲלַ֗ת1xmā·ḥă·laṯPsalms 53:1
מָחֲלַ֣ת1xmā·ḥă·laṯPsalms 88:1
Parsing patterns
Noun - feminine singular2xPsalms 53:1, Psalms 88:1
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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