Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Macheboeuf, Joseph Projectus a Roman Catholic bishop, was born in the diocese of Clermont, France, August 11, 1812. He was educated by the Sulpicians at Montferran. After three years’ labor in his own country, he came to America to preside over the diocese of Cleveland, and was located at Sandusky. He went to New Mexico … Continue reading “Macheboeuf, Joseph Projectus”

Machbenah (Heb. Makbena’, , something bound on, perh. a cloak; Sept. v. r. ; Vulg. Maochbena), apparently a place in the tribe of Judah founded by (a person of that name, the son of) Sheva (1Ch 2:49), and probably situated in the vicinity of Gibeah, in connection with which it is mentioned. It is thought … Continue reading “Machbenah”

Machbena MACHBENA.Named in the genealogical list of Judah (1Ch 2:49). Machbena is probably the same as Cabbon of Jos 15:40, which may perhaps be identified with el-Kubeibeh, situated about 3 miles south of Beit Jibrn. Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Machbena mak-bena (, makhbenah; Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus , Machabena; Codex Alexandrinus , Machamena; the … Continue reading “Machbena”

Machbannai MACHBANNAI.A Gadite who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:13). Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible Machbannai makba-n, -ba-na (, makhbannay; the King James Version Machbanai): A Gadite who attached himself to David in Ziklag (1Ch 12:13). Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Machbania A man of valour in David’s army, 1Ch 12:13. The word is compounded of Machae, poverty-and Ben, a son; and the pronoun I renders it, my son. Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures

Machbanai (Heb. Makbannay’, , binding, or perhaps clad with a mantle; Sept. v v. r. v; Vulg. lMachbanai). the eleventh of the Gadite braves who joined David’s troop in the wilderness of Adullam (1Ch 12:13). B.C. cir. 1061. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature Machbanai clad with a mantle, or bond of the … Continue reading “Machbanai”

Machazor SEE MACHZOR. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Machaut, Jacques a French Jesuit. was born at Paris in 1600; entered the order at eighteen, and afterwards taught ethics and philosophy, and was rector at Alenoon, Orleans, and Caen. He died in 1680 at Paris. His works are, De Missionibus Paraguarice et allis in America meridionali (Paris, 1636, 8vo): De Rebits Japonicis (Paris, 1646, … Continue reading “Machaut, Jacques”

Machault, Jean de a French Jesuit, was born at Paris Oct. 25,1561; was admitted into the order in 1579; became professor of rhetoric at the College de Clermont, Paris, and afterwards rector of the College of Rouen. He died as provincial of Champagne arch 25, 1619, at Paris. He published In Jacobi Thusani historiarum libros … Continue reading “Machault, Jean de”

Machault, Jean-Baptiste de a French scholar and Jesuit, nephew of the foregoing, was born at Parl in 1591. He taught rhetoric at Paris, and directed successively the colleges of Rouen and Nevers. He died at Pontoise May 22, 1640. His works are, among others, S. Anselmi Cantuariensis archiep. de Felicitate Sanctorumr Dissertatio, ex scriptore Eadinero … Continue reading “Machault, Jean-Baptiste de”