Lexicon Mirmah: Deceit, deception, treachery, fraud Original Word: מִרְמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mirma The same as mirmah; Mirmah, an Israelite -- Mirma. see HEBREW mirmah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Mirmah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מִרְמָה proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:10; ᵐ5 Ιμαμα, A ᵐ5L Μαρμ(ι)α. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb רָמָה (ramah), which means "to deceive" or "to betray."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the proper noun Mirmah, as it is specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of deceit or treachery can be related to Greek terms such as δόλος (dolos, Strong's Greek 1388), which means "deceit" or "guile." Usage: The name Mirmah appears in genealogical records within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the context of family lineage. Context: • Mirmah is a proper noun found in the genealogical listings of the tribe of Benjamin. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:10, where Mirmah is listed as one of the sons of Shaharaim and Hushim. The name itself carries the connotation of deceit or treachery, which is consistent with its root meaning. This name is part of the broader narrative of the tribe of Benjamin, which plays a significant role in the history of Israel. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the tribal and familial lines of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the people of God. The inclusion of a name like Mirmah may reflect the complexities and imperfections within these lineages, as names often carried significant meanings and implications in biblical times. Forms and Transliterations מִרְמָ֑ה מרמה mir·māh mirMah mirmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:10 HEB: שָֽׂכְיָ֖ה וְאֶת־ מִרְמָ֑ה אֵ֥לֶּה בָנָ֖יו NAS: Sachia, Mirmah. These KJV: and Shachia, and Mirma. These [were] his sons, INT: Jeuz and Shachia Mirmah These were his sons 1 Occurrence |
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