That was a great post!
For those readers who happen to have a Tanach handy, the word makebhet appears in Isaiah 44:12. Wondering if the words MACE and MACHETE are related.
Phil | 12.15.06 - 8:04 am | #

Whilst mentioning other military leaders known as hammers, you forgot Edward I, malleus Scotorum (and of the Welsh, and of the Jews...).
Anonymous | 12.15.06 - 12:52 pm | #

Any idea of the origin of the Hebrew term "Dam Hamaccabim", which refers to the flower red everlasting?
Zman Biur | Homepage | 12.25.06 - 2:18 pm | #

Hi! Thanks so much for such an informative site - I was wondering if I could get your permission to link to it from our school's website (when we get it updated) so that my students can use your site as a resource in their Hebrew projects. I teach at El Paso Jewish Academy in Texas.
Alison Westermann | Homepage | 06.15.07 - 5:26 pm | #

Of course!
Dave (Balashon) | Homepage | 06.15.07 - 5:58 pm | #