Word Study

The meaning of מִלֲלַי

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

H4450
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מִלֲלַי

Phoneticmee-lal-ah'-ee
TransliterationMilălay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Milalai. - § Milalai = "eloquent" - Milalai, an Israelite 1) son of the priest Jonathan and a descendant of Asaph

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 12:36

And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מִלֲלַי' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 12:36?