Strong's Lexicon Magpiash: Magpiash Original Word: מַגְפִּיעַשׁ Word Origin: Likely of uncertain derivation, possibly a compound of Hebrew roots. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Magpiash, as it is a specific Hebrew personal name. However, the concept of covenant and community restoration can be linked to Greek terms related to agreement and unity, such as διαθήκη (diathēkē - covenant). Usage: Magpiash is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to identify an individual who was among those who returned from the Babylonian exile and participated in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Magpiash appears in the context of the post-exilic period, a time when the Jewish people were returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. This era was marked by efforts to restore the city and its temple, as well as to re-establish the religious and social structures of the Jewish community. Names like Magpiash are often associated with the lists of those who took part in these significant events, reflecting the communal and religious dedication of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Magpiash (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַגְמִּיעָשׁ proper name, masculine a chief of the people, Nehemiah 10:21, ᵐ5 Βαγαφης, A Μαιαφης, ᵐ5L Μεγαιας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Magpiash Apparently from guwph or nagaph and ash; exterminator of (the) moth; Magpiash, an Israelite -- Magpiash. see HEBREW guwph see HEBREW nagaph see HEBREW ash Forms and Transliterations מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ מגפיעש maḡ·pî·‘āš maḡpî‘āš magpiAshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:20 HEB: מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם חֵזִֽיר׃ NAS: Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir, KJV: Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir, INT: Magpiash Meshullam Hezir 1 Occurrence |