מִבְחָר (miv.char)
miv.char
Mibhar
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Mibhar, spelled מִבְחָר in Hebrew, translates to "choice" or "chosen." It appears only once in the Old Testament, recorded in 1 Chronicles 11:38 as the son of Hagri and a member of King David’s elite group of warriors.
As a personal name, it likely reflects a hope that the child would be distinguished or selected for special honor. In this context, it aligns with the status of his father’s lineage within David’s mighty men, suggesting a family identity tied to excellence and divine selection.
The root of the name connects to the Hebrew verb bachar, meaning to choose or pick out. While the word itself is not common in narrative Scripture, its presence in this warrior’s name underscores the value placed on being chosen for service and strength in ancient Israelite culture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Mibhar means "choice" or "chosen." It appears in 1 Chronicles 11:38 as one of David’s mighty men. This single mention highlights how being selected for service was a mark of honor in ancient Israel.
For you, this word reminds us that God actively chooses people for His purposes. You do not earn this status; it is a gift. Like Mibhar, you are part of a community where each person’s unique role matters. Your life has value because you are known and picked out by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Mibhar1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִבְחָ֖ר1×