4898. Meshezabel

Lexicon

Meshezabel: Meshezabel

Original Word: מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Msheyzab'el
Pronunciation: meh-sheh-zah-BAYL
Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-ay-zab-ale')
Definition: Meshezabel
Meaning: Meshezabel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Meshezabeel

From an equiv. To shzab and 'el; delivered of God; Meshezabel, an Israelite -- Meshezabeel.

see HEBREW shzab

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an equiv. of shezab and from el
Definition
"God delivers," an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Meshezabel (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵל proper name, masculine Jewish name in Persian period (God delivers; from Aramaic שֵׁיזֵיב, deliver, Assyrian šûzubu, Shaph`el from ezêbu, deliver, Dl^{HWB 35}; compare the Babylonian names Mušizib-Marduk, 'Marduk delivers,' Mušizib-ílu, KB^{ii. 281, iv. 129}): — grandfather of one of the wall-builders Nehemiah 3:4; one of those sealed Nehemiah 10:22; father of royal officer (a Judaean) Nehemiah 11:24; the relation of these to each other is unknown; ᵐ5 Μασεζεβηα, Μεσωζεβηλ, ᵐ5^L Μασσιζαβελ, etc.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots מָשָׁה (mashah, meaning "to draw out") and זָבֵל (zabel, meaning "Baal is exalted" or "Baal is noble").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Meshezabel, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the concept of God as a deliverer or rescuer is echoed in various Greek terms used in the New Testament, such as σωτήρ (soter, meaning "savior") and λύτρωσις (lutrosis, meaning "redemption" or "deliverance").

Usage: Meshezabel is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Meshezabel is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. The name appears in the context of genealogical records and is associated with the post-exilic period of Israel's history. Specifically, Meshezabel is noted as the father of Pethahiah, who was one of the Levites mentioned in the book of Nehemiah. This connection places Meshezabel within the lineage of those who returned to Jerusalem following the Babylonian exile, contributing to the restoration of the Jewish community and religious practices.

In Nehemiah 11:24, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "Pethahiah son of Meshezabel, a descendant of Zerah son of Judah, was the king’s agent in all affairs relating to the people." This passage highlights Meshezabel's significance through his son Pethahiah, who held a position of authority and responsibility in the administration of the community.

The name Meshezabel reflects a common practice in Hebrew naming conventions, where names often incorporate elements of divine attributes or actions, in this case, emphasizing God's role as a deliverer or rescuer. This reflects the theological perspective of the Israelites, who saw their history and identity as deeply intertwined with divine intervention and providence.

Forms and Transliterations

מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵ֜ל מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֑ל מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֥ל משיזבאל mə·šê·zaḇ·’êl məšêzaḇ’êl mesheizavEl

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 3:4
HEB: בֶּרֶכְיָ֖ה בֶּן־ מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֑ל ס וְעַל־
NAS: the son of Meshezabel made repairs.
KJV: the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them
INT: of Berechiah the son of Meshezabel and Next

Nehemiah 10:21
HEB: מְשֵׁיזַבְאֵ֥ל צָד֖וֹק יַדּֽוּעַ׃
NAS: Meshezabel, Zadok, Jaddua,
KJV: Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
INT: Meshezabel Zadok Jaddua

Nehemiah 11:24
HEB: וּפְתַֽחְיָ֨ה בֶּן־ מְשֵֽׁיזַבְאֵ֜ל מִבְּנֵי־ זֶ֤רַח
NAS: the son of Meshezabel, of the sons
KJV: the son of Meshezabeel, of the children
INT: Pethahiah the son of Meshezabel of the sons of Zerah

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4898
3 Occurrences

mə·šê·zaḇ·’êl — 3 Occ.