Berean Strong's Lexicon Maasay: Works, deeds, actions Original Word: מַעֲשֵׂי Word Origin: Derived from the root עָשָׂה (asah), meaning "to do" or "to make." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2041 (ἔργον, ergon): Often translated as "work" or "deed," this Greek term parallels the Hebrew "Maasay" in its emphasis on actions and their moral implications. - G4160 (ποιέω, poieo): Meaning "to do" or "to make," this verb is frequently used in the New Testament to describe actions and deeds. Usage: The term "Maasay" refers to works, deeds, or actions, often highlighting the tangible outcomes of one's efforts or the moral and ethical implications of one's behavior. It is used to describe both human actions and divine works, emphasizing the importance of deeds in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, actions and deeds were seen as a reflection of one's character and faith. The concept of "Maasay" underscores the biblical principle that faith is demonstrated through actions. This aligns with the broader Near Eastern understanding of justice and righteousness, where deeds were often weighed and judged. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom maaseh Definition "work of Yah," an Isr. NASB Translation Maasai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ, יָה-, מַעֲשַׂי proper name, masculine (work of ׳י; compare proper name מעשיהו on Israel seal, ClGann, see Lzb315); — Μα(α)σσαια(ς), etc., ᵐ5B Ezra 10:21 Μασαηλ: — 1 priest, Jeremiah's time, מַעֲשֵׂיָה Jeremiah 21:1; Jeremiah 29:25; Jeremiah 37:3; perhaps Jeremiah 35:4 (יָהוּ-). 2 Jeremiah 29:21. מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ 3 Levites: a. 1 Chronicles 15:18,20. b.2Chronicles 23:1. 4 officials: a.2Chronicles 26:11. b.2Chronicles 34:8. 5 sons of Ahaz2Chronicles 28:7. 6 Levite 1 Chronicles 6:25 reading מַעֲשֵׂיָה for ᵑ0 בַּעֲשֵׂיָה q. v., compare Kit. מַעֲשֵׂיָה of various post-exile men: 7 Nehemiah 3:23 (Μαδασηλ, A Μαασιου). 8. a. Nehemiah 8:4,7. b. Nehemiah 10:26. c. Nehemiah 11:5. d. Nehemiah 11:7. e. Nehemiah 12:41. f. Nehemiah 12:42. 9. a. Ezra 10:18. b. Ezra 10:21 Μασαηλ, Μασειας). c. Ezra 10:22. d. Ezra 10:30. 10 מַעֲשַׂי (van d. H. מַעְשַׂי) Μα(α)σαι(α), a priest 1 Chronicles 9:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maasiai From asah; operative; Maasai, an Israelite -- Maasiai. see HEBREW asah Forms and Transliterations וּמַעְשַׂ֨י ומעשי ū·ma‘·śay ūma‘śay umaSaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:12 HEB: בֶּן־ מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה וּמַעְשַׂ֨י בֶּן־ עֲדִיאֵ֧ל NAS: of Malchijah, and Maasai the son KJV: of Malchijah, and Maasiai the son INT: the son of Malchijah and Maasai the son of Adiel 1 Occurrence |