Strong's Lexicon Meonothay: Meonothay Original Word: מְעוֹנֹתַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָנָה (anah), meaning "to answer" or "to respond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Meonothay, as it is a unique Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of names and their meanings can be explored in Greek through entries like Strong's Greek 3686 (ὄνομα, onoma), meaning "name." Usage: Meonothay is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is not a common name and appears in genealogical contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, divine encounters, or familial heritage. The name Meonothay, while not extensively detailed in biblical narratives, would have been understood within the context of its root meaning, possibly implying a person who is responsive or answers to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom un Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Meonothai (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְעוֺנֹתַי proper name, masculine name in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:14, ᵐ5 Μα(ω)ναθει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meonothai Plural of m'ownah; habitative; Meonothai, an Israelite -- Meonothai. see HEBREW m'ownah Forms and Transliterations וּמְעוֹנֹתַ֖י ומעונתי ū·mə·‘ō·w·nō·ṯay ūmə‘ōwnōṯay umeonoTaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:14 HEB: וּמְעוֹנֹתַ֖י הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ NAS: Meonothai became the father KJV: And Meonothai begat Ophrah: INT: Meonothai became of Ophrah 1 Occurrence |