BDB4592
מַחְלוֺן proper name, masculine son of Elimelech and Naomi, first husband of Ruth, Ruth 1:2; Ruth 1:5; Ruth 4:9; Ruth 4:10, ᵐ5 Μααλων.
Strong's Lexicon
H4248
H4248 — מַחלוֹן
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H4248 |
|---|---|
| Word: | מַחלוֹן |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H2470 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 4 |
| Transliteration: | Machlown |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | makh-lone' |
| Meaning: | 1. sick 2. Machlon, an Israelite |
| KJV Renderings: | Mahlon. |
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