Word Study

The meaning of בִּלְגַּי

Understanding Bilgay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1084
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בִּלְגַּי

Phoneticbil-gah'ee
TransliterationBilgay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Bilgai. - § Bilgai = "my cheerfulness" - Bilgai, an Israelite 1) a priest who covenanted with Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 10:8

Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בִּלְגַּי' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 10:8?