Word Study

The meaning of מִשְׁעָם

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

H4936
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

מִשְׁעָם

Phoneticmish-awm'
TransliterationMishʻâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently from שָׁעָה; inspection Misham. - § Misham = "purification" - Misham, an Israelite 1) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Shaharaim

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:12

The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, with the towns thereof:

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Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

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