Maconah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Maconah is a toponym appearing exclusively in the English King James Version of Exodus 14:2, likely derived from a mistranslation of the Hebrew word Pi-hahiroth.
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Maconah, a place in Egypt mentioned only in the King James Version of Exodus 14:2. It is not found in the Hebrew text.
What is the meaning of Maconah in the Bible?
Maconah, a place in Egypt mentioned only in the King James Version of Exodus 14:2. It is not found in the Hebrew text.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Maconah as a textual variant rather than a historical site clarifies the geographical accuracy of the Exodus narrative and aids in understanding the translation history of the Bible.
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