Strong's Lexicon Madiam: Midian Original Word: Μαδιάμ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew מִדְיָן (Midyan) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H4080 (מִדְיָן - Midyan) Usage: The term "Madiam" refers to the land and people of Midian, a region and group of tribes located in the northwestern Arabian Peninsula. In the Bible, the Midianites are often depicted as both adversaries and allies of the Israelites. The name is associated with various biblical narratives, including the account of Moses, who fled to Midian and married Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, a priest of Midian. Cultural and Historical Background: The Midianites were a nomadic people who inhabited the desert regions east of the Gulf of Aqaba. They were descendants of Midian, a son of Abraham by his concubine Keturah (Genesis 25:1-2). The Midianites were known for their trade and commerce, often interacting with neighboring peoples, including the Israelites. Their relationship with Israel was complex, involving both conflict and cooperation. The Midianites are notably remembered for their role in the account of Balaam and their subsequent defeat by the Israelites under Moses' leadership (Numbers 31). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Midyan Definition Midian, a region of Arabia NASB Translation Midian (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3099: ΜαδιάμΜαδιάμ, ἡ (Hebrew מִדְיָן (i. e. 'strife')), Midian (in A. V. (the 1611 edition) N. T. Madian), proper name of the territory of the Midianites in Arabia; it took its name from Midian, son of Abraham and Keturah (Genesis 25:1f): Acts 7:29. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Madian. Of Hebrew origin (Midyan); Madian (i.e. Midian), a region of Arabia -- Madian. see HEBREW Midyan Forms and Transliterations Μαδιαμ Μαδιάμ μαελέθ Μαζουρώθ μαθήματα Madiam MadiámLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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