Word Study

The meaning of מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל

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

H4898
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל

Phoneticmesh-ay-zab-ale'
TransliterationMᵉshêyzabʼêl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Meshezabeel. - § Meshezabeel = "God delivers" - Meshezabel, an Israelite 1) ancestor of Meshullam who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 1a) perhaps the same as 2 and 3 2) a head of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 2a) perhaps the same as 1 and 3 3) father of Pethahiah and descendant of Zerah the son of Judah 3a) perhaps the same as 1 and 2

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 3:4

And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.

Nehemiah 10:21

Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,

Nehemiah 11:24

And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 3:4?