The meaning of “מִזָּה”

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

H4199

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

מִזָּה

Phoneticmiz-zaw'

TransliterationMizzâh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from an unused root meaning to faint with fear; terror Mizzah. - § Mizzah = "fear" - Mizzah, an Edomite 1) son of Reuel and grandson of Esau

Scripture References

3 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 36:13	“And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.”
Genesis 36:17	“And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.”
1 Chronicles 1:37	“The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis2

1 Chronicles1

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