מָכִירִי
𐤌𐤊𐤉𐤓𐤉
Makhiri
H4354 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A descendant or clan member of Makir, used as a gentilic or patronymic adjective to denote affiliation with Makir, the eldest son of Manasseh. Typically functions to point out tribal or familial lineage within the Israelite context, especially among the groups that settled in Transjordan.
Semantic Range
descendant of Makir, member of the Makirite clan, affiliated with the family or house of Makir
Root / Etymology
Formed from the proper name מָכִיר (Makir) with the gentilic ending ־ִי, indicating descent or affiliation. The root מ־כ־ר (makar) itself is uncertain as a common verb in Biblical Hebrew, but as a proper name it is attested for the eponymous ancestor of the Makirite group.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Hebrew Bible, מָכִירִי occurs as a gentilic adjectival form, primarily in genealogical lists and passages relating to territorial inheritance. Makir is consistently portrayed as the progenitor of a prominent clan within Manasseh, particularly significant among the Israelites who settled in the region of Gilead. The designation does not indicate a later religious, geographic, or ethnic identity outside this tribal context. English translations sometimes use 'Machirite' or paraphrase it as 'descendant of Machir,' but the Hebrew form maintains a clear connection to the notion of lineage or clan identity. There are no significant semantic shifts across historical periods, but the term is mostly confined to genealogical or territorial settings. It is distinct from other Israelite gentilic forms constructed on the pattern -ִי, and should be carefully distinguished from broader terms for tribes or confederations.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patronymical from מָכִיר; a Makirite or descendant of Makir; of Machir.
Bantu Hebrew
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מכר (m-k-r) — clan affiliation (proper name Makir), to sell (verbal root, unrelated in this usage)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4353 | מָכִיר | to Makir |
| H4376 | מָכַר | the one who sells |
| H4377 | מֶכֶר | sale |
| H4380 | מְכֵרָה | their marketplaces |
| H4381 | מִכְרִי | Sold-one |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4354-01 |
הַ/מָּכִירִ֔י | hamakhiri | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Machirite | the Makirite clansman | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4354-01 |
Numbers 26:29 | הַ/מָּכִירִ֔י | hamakhiri | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Machirite | the Makirite clansman |