Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָעַי”
Understanding Mâʻay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from מֵעֶה; sympathetic Maai. - § Maai = "compassionate" - Maai, an Israelite 1) one of the sons of Asaph who t...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָעַי
Phoneticmaw-ah'-ee
TransliterationMâʻay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from מֵעֶה; sympathetic Maai. - § Maai = "compassionate" - Maai, an Israelite 1) one of the sons of Asaph who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: מָעַי (Mâʻay) |