הַ/מַּחְלִ֔י
𐤄/𐤌𐤇𐤋𐤉
Macheli
of the Mahlite
A descendant or member of the clan of Machli, one of the sons of Merari (a son of Levi); specifically denotes an individual belonging to the Machli line within the tribe of Levi, or collectively, the group of such descendants. Used as a clan designation within priestly genealogical contexts.
Numbers 3:33 · Word #3
Lexicon H4250
| Lemma | מַחְלִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤇𐤋𐤉 |
| Transliteration | Macheli |
| Strong's | H4250 |
| Definition | A descendant or member of the clan of Machli, one of the sons of Merari (a son of Levi); specifically denotes an individual belonging to the Machli line within the tribe of Levi, or collectively, the group of such descendants. Used as a clan designation within priestly genealogical contexts. |
Morphology HTd/Ngmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the Mahlite |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4250-01
the Machli-clansman
| Morphological Notes | Noun, gentilic; masculine singular absolute with prefixed definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The definite article הַ and masculine singular gentilic form indicate a specific male member of the Machli clan. "Machli-clansman" preserves the patronymic identity derived from the personal name Machli while reflecting singular masculine morphology. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the Macheli
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Gentilic noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: the Machli-clansman |