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מַעֲכָתִי

𐤌𐤏𐤊𐤕𐤉

Maakhati

H4602 noun

SILEX Entry

Definition

Denotes an inhabitant or native of Ma‘akah, a toponymic descriptor used for individuals associated by origin or residence with the territory, people, or kingdom identified as Ma‘akah in the northern Transjordan region. The term may refer collectively to the people of that region or as an identifier of specific individuals’ origins in narrative contexts.

Semantic Range

inhabitant of Ma‘akah, native or person of Ma‘akah, ethnic/geographic identifier; by extension, member of the Ma‘akathite people or kingdom

Root / Etymology

Patrial noun formed from מַעֲכָה (Ma‘akah), the name of a territory or people group, by the addition of the gentilic suffix ־ִי to indicate affiliation or origin. This formation is common for ethnic or geographic adjectives in Hebrew. Root: uncertain, as the original sense of מַעֲכָה is obscure; may relate to similar names in the region or possibly a personal name.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Hebrew Bible, מַעֲכָתִי occurs in lists of peoples (Genesis 10:13; Deuteronomy 3:14; Joshua 13:13) and as a descriptive ethnonym for individuals (e.g., 2 Samuel 23:34), always referring to those associated with Ma‘akah, a minor Aramean kingdom or region in the northern Transjordan near Bashan and Gilead. Its usage is limited to a geographic or ethnic designation, not a religious or later ethnic identity such as 'Jew' or 'Judean.' The boundaries and identity of Ma‘akah shifted over time; in early Israelite texts, it is a distinct neighboring polity, at times under Aramean influence. English traditions sometimes use the form 'Maachathite,' but this does not capture the specific regional association implied in Hebrew. Distinct from other contemporaneous peoples (e.g., Geshurites, Arameans), the Ma‘akathites sometimes appear in lists among non-Israelite groups remaining in the land or as subjects of historical events. There is no evidence that the term acquired significant new connotations in later periods.

Translation Consistency

primary "Maacahite" 0 occurrences

The lemma is a toponymic ethnonym meaning an inhabitant or native of Ma‘akah. The natural, consistent English rendering for such demonyms is an -ite form (e.g., Manassite, Gileadite). "Maacahite" is a clear, readable English form that matches common Bible-translation practice and will allow uniform use across all occurrences (instead of varying transliterations like "maakhati").

Alternatives (8 occurrences):
"maakhati" (8x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

patrial from מַעֲכָה; a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah; Maachathite.

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Root Family

מעך (m-ʿ-k) — (uncertain); possibly press, squeeze; as a place-name of unclear original sense

Root מעך (root uncertain; if from מעך: to press, to squeeze; but as a toponym, the semantic connection is unclear)
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4582 מָעוֹךְ Oppressor
H4600 מָעַךְ crushed one
H4601 מַעֲכָה Maakah (Pressed-Place)
H4624 מַעֲקֶה roof restraint-barrier
H62 אָבֵל בֵּית־מֲעַכָה Maakah

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
H4602-01 הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֑י hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa the Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati 5
H4602-02 וְ/הַ/מַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י vehamaakhati HC/Td/Ngmsa and-Maacathite and the Ma‘akathite and the Maakhati 3

Occurrences in Scripture

8 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
H4602-02 Deuteronomy 3:14 וְ/הַ/מַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י vehamaakhati HC/Td/Ngmsa and-Maacathite and the Ma‘akathite and the Maakhati
H4602-02 Joshua 12:5 וְ/הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֑י vehamaakhati HC/Td/Ngmsa and the Maacathite and the Ma‘akathite and the Maakhati
H4602-02 Joshua 13:11 וְ/הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֗י vehamaakhati HC/Td/Ngmsa and the Maachathites and the Ma‘akathite and the Maakhati
H4602-01 Joshua 13:13 הַ/מַּעֲכָתִ֑י hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa the Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati
H4602-01 2 Samuel 23:34 הַ/מַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa the Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati
H4602-01 2 Kings 25:23 הַ/מַּ֣עֲכָתִ֔י hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa the Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati
H4602-01 Jeremiah 40:8 הַ/מַּ֣עֲכָתִ֔י hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati
H4602-01 1 Chronicles 4:19 הַ/מַּעֲכָתִֽי hamaakhati HTd/Ngmsa the Maacathite the Ma‘akathite the Maakhati
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