Original Word: מַקְהֵל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: maqhel
Pronunciation: mahk-HAYL or mahk-hay-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (mak-hale')
Definition: Assembly, company, congregation
Meaning: an assembly

congregation

Or (feminine) maqhelah {mak-hay-law'}; from qahal; an assembly -- congregation.

see HEBREW qahal

Word Origin
from the same as qahal
Definition
an assembly
NASB Translation
congregations (2).

[מַקְהֵל] noun [masculine] assembly, for worship, plural: possibly choirs, מַקְהֵלִים Psalm 26:12, מַקְהֵלוֺת Psalm 68:27.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קהל (qahal), which means "to assemble" or "to gather."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew concept of an assembly is often represented by the term ἐκκλησία (ekklesia), which is Strong's Greek Number 1577. This term is used in the New Testament to refer to the church or congregation, emphasizing the continuity of the idea of a gathered community from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

Usage: The term מַקְהֵל is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote an assembly or congregation, typically in a formal or organized setting. It is often associated with religious or communal gatherings.

Context: • The Hebrew term מַקְהֵל (maqhel) appears in the context of assemblies, particularly those that are convened for religious or communal purposes. It is closely related to the concept of קהל (qahal), which refers to the act of assembling or the assembly itself. The term is used to describe gatherings of people, often in a formal or ceremonial context.
• In the Old Testament, assemblies were significant for various reasons, including worship, decision-making, and communal celebrations. The use of מַקְהֵל highlights the importance of community and collective action in the religious and social life of ancient Israel.
• The concept of an assembly is central to the understanding of Israel as a covenant community, where the people gather to hear the Word of God, participate in religious rites, and affirm their identity as God's chosen people.
• The term is used in various contexts, such as in the gathering of the Israelites for worship or in the assembly of leaders for decision-making. It underscores the communal aspect of faith and the importance of coming together as a people to fulfill religious and social obligations.

בְּ֝מַקְהֵלִ֗ים בְּֽ֭מַקְהֵלוֹת במקהלות במקהלים bə·maq·hê·lîm bə·maq·hê·lō·wṯ bemakheLim Bemakhelot bəmaqhêlîm bəmaqhêlōwṯInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts