Malbim
Rabbi Meïr Leibush ben Yehiel Michel Wisser | |
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Rabbi Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Michal, "the Malbim" | |
| Title | Malbim |
| Personal life | |
| Born | March 7, 1809 |
| Died | September 18, 1879 |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
Meir Leibush ben Yehiel Michel Wisser (March 7, 1809 – September 18, 1879), better known as the Malbim (Hebrew: מלבי"ם), was a rabbi, master of Hebrew grammar, and Bible commentator. The name Malbim was derived from the Hebrew initials of his name. He used this acronym as his surname in all his published works and became known by it in common usage. His writings do not include works about Kohelet or Eicha.