Strong H4257מַחֲלַת

Mahalath

Transliteration
machălath
Pronunciation
makh-al-ath'
Morphology
Hebrew Noun (Feminine)

Definition

From H2470; sickness;
{machalath} probably the title (initial word) of a popular song: - Mahalath.

Detailed definition


Mahalath
found in headings of Ps 53:1 and Ps 81:1
meaning uncertain, probably a catchword in a song giving name to tune

In the biblical story

Mahalath

A musical or literary term in the Psalms

Mahalath, mentioned in the superscriptions of Psalms 53 and 88, is a musical or literary term of uncertain meaning.

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