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Mordecai
Mordecai in the Bible — returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “contrition; bitter; bruising”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Mordecaiproper name
- Hebrew
- מָרְדֳּכַי
- Transliteration
- marədakhay
- Meaning
- Marduk
- Greek
- Μαρδοχαιος
- Reference
- EZR 2:2
- Strong's
- H4782
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Jacob(EZR 2:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mordecai in the Bible?
Mordecai is described in the Bible as returned to Judah after the Babylonian captivity (EZR 2:2, NEH 7:7).
What does the name Mordecai mean?
The name Mordecai means “contrition; bitter; bruising” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.