The Poor Man's Concordance and Dictionary
Son of Cainan, in the line of Seth, the chosen seed, Gen. v. 15. The word means, he that praises God. The word is a compound, from Hillel, to praise - - and El, God.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Mahal’ale-el. (praise of God).
1. The fourth in descent from Adam, according to the Sethite genealogy, and son of Cainan. Gen 6:12-13; Gen 6:15-17; 1Ch 1:2; Luk 3:37. Revised Version.
2. A descendant of Perez or Pharez the son of Judah. Neh 11:4.
Fausset's Bible Dictionary
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1. Fourth from Adam in Seth’s line, Cainan’s son ("the praise of God".)
2. Neh 11:4.
New and Concise Bible Dictionary
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[Mahalal’eel]
1. Son of Cainan, the grandson of Seth. Gen 5:12-17; 1Ch 1:2. Called MALELEEL in Luk 3:37.
2. Ancestor of Athaiah who returned from exile. Neh 11:4.
Dictionary of the Bible
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MAHALALEEL.—See Mahalalel.