בִּמְהָל
𐤁𐤌𐤄𐤋
Bimehal
H1118 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Bimhâl, the name of an Israelite individual mentioned in genealogical records. The etymology suggests a possible meaning related to 'in/with deception,' but the actual nuance remains unclear due to the limited occurrence of the name. This is a personal name, not a common noun, with meaning inferred from potential root associations rather than explicit biblical usage.
Semantic Range
proper name of an Israelite, possibly 'in/with unfaithfulness' if derived from the root; specific meaning uncertain due to lack of narrative context
Root / Etymology
Likely from the root מָהַל (m-h-l), which carries the sense 'to act unfaithfully, to be treacherous, to betray.' The prepositional prefix בִּ signifying 'in' or 'with' is attached. Thus, Bimhâl possibly means 'in/with betrayal' or 'in/with unfaithfulness.' However, as a proper name, the connection to the root is less certain and may be symbolic, familial, or unrelated in actual practice. Etymology uncertain given the form and limited occurrence.
Historical & Contextual Notes
בִּמְהָל (Bimhâl) occurs in 1 Chronicles 7:33 as the name of a descendant in the tribe of Asher. The name appears only in genealogical listings and provides no narrative context regarding character or attributes. The name's formation with a prepositional prefix is unusual but can be paralleled in other personal names (e.g., Bilhan). The root מָהַל usually implies deceit or betrayal, but it is not clear that this negative nuance was intended when used as a given name. Standard English translations simply transliterate the name, offering no interpretive gloss. There are no known variants or alternative spellings. The name is not reused in post-biblical literature, nor does it carry broader cultural or theological significance in the biblical record. There is no evidence to suggest Bimhâl was a title or honorific.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably from מָהַל with prepositional prefix; with pruning; Bimhal, an Israelite; Bimhal.
Bantu Hebrew
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מהל (m-h-l) — to act unfaithfully, to betray, to be treacherous
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4107 | מָהַל | corrupted one |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1118-01 |
וּ/בִמְהָ֖ל | uvimehal | HC/Np |
and Bimhal | And In-Unfaithfulness | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1118-01 |
1 Chronicles 7:33 | וּ/בִמְהָ֖ל | uvimehal | HC/Np |
and Bimhal | And In-Unfaithfulness |