4920. Meshelemyah or Meshelemyahu

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Meshelemyah or Meshelemyahu: Meshelemiah

Original Word: מְשֶׁלֶמְיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Mshelemyah
Pronunciation: meh-sheh-lem-YAH or meh-sheh-lem-YAH-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-eh-lem-yaw')
Definition: Meshelemiah
Meaning: Meshelemjah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Meshelemiah

Or Mshelemyahuw {mesh-eh-lem-yaw'-hoo}; from shalam and Yahh; ally of Jah; Meshelemjah, an Israelite -- Meshelemiah.

see HEBREW shalam

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from shalem and Yah
Definition
a Levite
NASB Translation
Meshelemiah (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מְשֶׁלֶיָ֫ה(וּׅ proper name, masculine Μεσολλαμια, etc.: Levite יָה- 1 Chronicles 9:21, יָ֫הוּ- (ᵐ5^L Σελεμιας) 1 Chronicles 26:1,2,9 ( = שֶׁלֶמְיָהוּ

2, שַׁלּוּם 12a). above,

מְשִׁלֵּמִית see מְשִׁלֵּמוֺת. above

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalom), meaning "to be complete" or "to be at peace."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Meshelemjah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: Meshelemjah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Meshelemjah is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the Levitical gatekeepers. He is identified as a Korahite, a descendant of Korah, and served as a gatekeeper in the temple during the reign of King David. His role was significant in the organization and administration of the temple services, particularly in maintaining the security and sanctity of the temple precincts.

In 1 Chronicles 26:1, Meshelemjah is listed among the sons of Kore, who were appointed as gatekeepers. The passage highlights the importance of the gatekeepers in the temple, emphasizing their duties in safeguarding the entrances and ensuring the orderly conduct of worship. Meshelemjah's family is noted for their dedication and service, reflecting the broader Levitical responsibilities in the temple.

The name Meshelemjah underscores a theological theme of divine recompense and faithfulness, suggesting that those who serve God with integrity will be rewarded by Him. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative of God's covenantal faithfulness and the blessings bestowed upon those who honor Him.

Forms and Transliterations

וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖הוּ וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֗הוּ ולמשלמיהו מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֔ה מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥הוּ משלמיה משלמיהו mə·še·lem·yā·hū mə·še·lem·yāh məšelemyāh məšelemyāhū meshelemYah meshelemYahu velimshelemYahu wə·lim·še·lem·yā·hū wəlimšelemyāhū

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 9:21
HEB: זְכַרְיָה֙ בֶּ֣ן מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֔ה שֹׁעֵ֥ר פֶּ֖תַח
NAS: the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper
KJV: the son of Meshelemiah [was] porter
INT: Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was gatekeeper of the entrance

1 Chronicles 26:1
HEB: לְשֹׁעֲרִ֑ים לַקָּרְחִ֕ים מְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֥הוּ בֶן־ קֹרֵ֖א
NAS: [there were] of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son
KJV: Of the Korhites [was] Meshelemiah the son
INT: of the gatekeepers the Korahites Meshelemiah the son of Kore

1 Chronicles 26:2
HEB: וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֖הוּ בָּנִ֑ים זְכַרְיָ֤הוּ
NAS: Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah
KJV: And the sons of Meshelemiah [were], Zechariah
INT: Meshelemiah had sons Zechariah

1 Chronicles 26:9
HEB: וְלִמְשֶֽׁלֶמְיָ֗הוּ בָּנִ֧ים וְאַחִ֛ים
NAS: Meshelemiah had sons and relatives,
KJV: And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren,
INT: and Meshelemiah men and brethren

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4920
4 Occurrences

mə·še·lem·yāh — 1 Occ.
mə·še·lem·yā·hū — 1 Occ.
wə·lim·še·lem·yā·hū — 2 Occ.