3099. Madiam

Lexicon

Madiam: Midian

Original Word: Μαδιάμ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Madiam
Pronunciation: mah-dee-AM
Phonetic Spelling: (mad-ee-on')
Definition: Midian
Meaning: (Hebrew), Midian, generally taken to mean or to include the peninsula of Sinai.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Madian.

Of Hebrew origin (Midyan); Madian (i.e. Midian), a region of Arabia -- Madian.

see HEBREW Midyan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Midyan
Definition
Midian, a region of Arabia
NASB Translation
Midian (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3099: Μαδιάμ

Μαδιάμ, 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew מִדְיָן (Midyan)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H4080 מִדְיָן (Midyan): Refers to the land and people of Midian.
• H4084 מִדְיָנִי (Midyani): Refers to a Midianite or pertaining to Midian.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term Μαδιάμ as it appears in the biblical text, offering insights into its historical, cultural, and theological significance.

Usage: The term Μαδιάμ is used in the New Testament to refer to the land and people of Midian. It appears in the context of historical references to the Old Testament narratives.

Context: • Historical Background: Midian is a significant region and people group mentioned throughout the Old Testament. The Midianites were descendants of Midian, one of the sons of Abraham and Keturah (Genesis 25:1-2). The land of Midian is generally located in the northwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, near the Gulf of Aqaba.

• Biblical Significance: The Midianites play a crucial role in several biblical narratives. Moses fled to the land of Midian after killing an Egyptian and married Zipporah, the daughter of Jethro, the priest of Midian (Exodus 2:15-21). The Midianites were also involved in the story of Balaam and the subsequent seduction of the Israelites (Numbers 22-25). Gideon famously defeated the Midianites with a small army, as recorded in Judges 6-8.

• New Testament Reference: In the New Testament, the term Μαδιάμ is used in Acts 7:29, where Stephen recounts the history of Israel, mentioning Moses' flight to Midian: "At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons" (BSB).

• Cultural and Theological Insights: The Midianites, though related to the Israelites through Abraham, often stood in opposition to them, serving as a reminder of the complex relationships between the descendants of Abraham. Theologically, the interactions between Israel and Midian highlight themes of faithfulness, idolatry, and divine deliverance.

Forms and Transliterations

Μαδιαμ Μαδιάμ μαελέθ Μαζουρώθ μαθήματα Madiam Madiám

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 7:29 N
GRK: ἐν γῇ Μαδιάμ οὗ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: IN THE LAND OF MIDIAN, where
KJV: in the land of Midian, where he begat
INT: in [the] land of Midian where he fathered

Strong's Greek 3099
1 Occurrence

Μαδιάμ — 1 Occ.