Malbim, Meïr Löb Ben Jehiel Michael: Russian rabbi, preacher, and Hebraist; born at Volochisk, Volhynia, in 1809; died at Kiev Sept. The name "Malbim" is derived from the initials of his name (), and became his family name by frequent usage. Malbim was educated in Hebrew and ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [100%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]