Strong’s H4353

מָכִיר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Makiyr

Pronunciation

mah-KEER

Definition

Makir

Meaning

Makir

Usage

Makir is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person and a tribal group. Makir is most notably recognized as the firstborn son of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. The descendants of Makir became a significant clan within the tribe of Manasseh, often referred to as the "Makirites."

Bible references

Genesis 50:23;Numbers 26:29;Numbers 26:29;Numbers 27:1;Numbers 32:39;Numbers 32:40;Numbers 36:1;Deuteronomy 3:15;Joshua 13:31;Joshua 13:31;Joshua 17:1;Joshua 17:3;Judges 5:14;2 Samuel 9:4;2 Samuel 9:5;2 Samuel 17:27;1 Chronicles 2:21;1 Chronicles 2:23;1 Chronicles 7:14;1 Chronicles 7:15;1 Chronicles 7:16;1 Chronicles 7:17