מַכְבֵּנָה (makh.be.nah)
makh.be.nah
Machbenah
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 Machbenah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 2:49. It identifies a son of Sheva and a grandson of Caleb, placing him within the prominent lineage of the tribe of Judah during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Lexical sources translate the name as meaning "bond" or "tie." This etymology suggests a familial connection or perhaps a status related to servitude, though in this context it simply functions as a personal identifier within a long list of ancestors. Its single occurrence highlights how even minor figures are preserved in the biblical record.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Machbenah appears only once in Scripture, tucked inside a long list of ancestors in 1 Chronicles 2:49. Its meaning, often translated as "bond" or "tie," reminds us that every person in God’s family history is connected to something larger than themselves. In a genealogy, names are not just labels; they show how God preserves the lineage through which His promises flow.
Even when a name appears only once, it signifies that no one is forgotten by God. The biblical record values every individual within the covenant community. This single mention invites us to trust that God knows each of us by name and has a purpose for our lives, just as He did for those listed in ancient Israel.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Machbenah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה1×