Lexicon Bilgay: Bilgai Original Word: בִּלְגַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bilgai From balag; desistant; Bilgai, an Israelite -- Bilgai. see HEBREW balag NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balag Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Bilgai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּלְגַּי proper name, masculine (id.) priest with Nehemiah Nehemiah 10:9. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The origin of the name Bilgai is uncertain, but it is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Bilgai, as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: The name Bilgai appears in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. It is used to identify one of the leaders who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah. Context: • Bilgai is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah as one of the leaders who participated in the sealing of the covenant. This event is recorded in Nehemiah 10:8, where Bilgai is listed among the priests who pledged to uphold the law and commandments as part of the renewed commitment to follow God's statutes after the return from Babylonian exile. The sealing of the covenant was a significant moment for the Jewish community, symbolizing a collective return to faithfulness and obedience to the Mosaic Law. Bilgai's inclusion in this list highlights his role and importance within the religious leadership of the time. The context suggests that Bilgai was a priest, as he is grouped with other priests in the passage. Forms and Transliterations בִלְגַּ֖י בלגי ḇil·gay ḇilgay vilGaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:8 HEB: מַֽעַזְיָ֥ה בִלְגַּ֖י שְׁמַֽעְיָ֑ה אֵ֖לֶּה NAS: Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah. These KJV: Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: INT: Maaziah Bilgai Shemaiah These 1 Occurrence |
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