בִּמְהָל (bim.hal)
bim.hal
Bimhal
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Bimhal appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:33. He is identified as a son of Japhlet and a brother to Pasach and Ashvath, placing him among the early descendants of Jacob before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.
Linguists often derive Bimhal from roots meaning "circumcision" or "weakness," suggesting a meaning like "in circumcision" or "in weakness." This etymology is notable because it connects a personal name to physical or spiritual markers of identity within the covenant community, even though the text itself offers no narrative context for his life.
As a single-verse entry, Bimhal serves as a reminder of the detailed lineage records preserved in Chronicles. These lists affirm the continuity of the tribes and ensure that every member of Israel’s family structure is remembered in the historical record, regardless of whether their individual stories are told elsewhere in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names like Bimhal often appear in long genealogies that can feel distant from our daily lives. Yet these records preserve the identity of families within God’s people. The name may suggest a connection to circumcision or weakness, pointing to physical markers of faith or human vulnerability.
In 1 Chronicles 7:33, Bimhal is listed among the sons of Japhlet. This simple mention reminds us that every person in Israel’s history was known to God. Even when individual stories are not recorded, their place in the tribe remains secure.
This continuity offers comfort. It shows that God keeps track of His people across generations. You are part of a larger story, remembered and valued by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Bimhal1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/בִמְהָ֖ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:33
The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet.
This verse lists Bimhal as a son of Japhlet, confirming his place in the tribe of Asher without adding narrative detail.