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Mahalath

Mahalath, mentioned in the superscriptions of Psalms 53 and 88, is a musical or literary term of uncertain meaning.
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Summary

A musical term; called Mahalath (מַחֲלַת).

Glossary entries

Mahalath (Music)

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Mentions

  1. Psalm 53:1
    For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good.
  2. Psalm 88:1
    A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You.