Machnadebai
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Machnadebai in the Bible?
Machnadebai was the son of Bani and one of the Israelite men who had married foreign wives, as recorded in Ezra 10:40.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Machnadebai among the list of men who repented of intermarriage illustrates the specific scope of the post-exilic community's efforts to maintain religious purity and adhere to the covenant requirements outlined in the Law of Moses.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Machnadebai reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Machnadebai in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Machnadebai clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:40
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Machnadebai." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/machnadebai/