מַהְרַ֥י
𐤌𐤄𐤓𐤉
maheray
Maharai
from מָהַר; hasty; Maharai, an Israelite; Maharai.
1 Chronicles 27:13 · Word #4
Lexicon H4121
| Lemma | מַהֲרַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤄𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Mahăray |
| Strong's | H4121 |
| In-context | Maharai |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H4121-01
Hasty-One
| Root | מהר (m-h-r) |
| Core Meanings | to hasten, hurry, be swift, act quickly |
| Semantic Range | Swiftness, quickness in action, eagerness, prompt movement; as a name, it may imply agility or decisiveness. |
| Conceptual Significance | Personal names derived from verbal roots often reflect desired traits or notable characteristics. "Maharai" embodies the cultural value placed on readiness and swiftness, qualities especially fitting for a warrior listed among David’s mighty men. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). The -ַי ending reflects the conventional form of the name Maharai; it functions as a fixed proper name rather than indicating plurality or possession in this usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root מהר (m-h-r), meaning "to hasten" or "to be swift." As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), it designates a male individual characterized by swiftness, hence "Hasty-One," preserving both the root sense and the singular masculine form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root מהר (to hasten, hurry, be swift, act quickly)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4119-01 |
bemohar | in bride-price payment |
H4116-01 |
kemaher | as-you-hurry! |
H4119-02 |
kemohar | according to the bride-price of |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H4121)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:28 | מַהְרַ֖י | maheray | Maharai |
| 1 Chronicles 11:30 | מַהְרַי֙ | maheray | Maharai |
| 1 Chronicles 27:13 | מַהְרַ֥י | maheray | Maharai |