4926. mishma
Lexicon
mishma: Report, news, rumor

Original Word: מִשְׁמָע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mishma`
Pronunciation: mish-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-maw')
Definition: Report, news, rumor
Meaning: a report

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hearing

From shama'; a report -- hearing.

see HEBREW shama'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shama
Definition
something heard
NASB Translation
what...hear (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [מִשְׁמָע] noun [masculine] thing heard; — construct לאלְֿמַשְׁמַע אָוְנָיו Isaiah 11:3 not according to what his ears hear, not superficially ("" לְֹמַרְאֵה עֵינָיו).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama'), meaning "to hear" or "to listen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2981 (λαλιά, lalia), which refers to speech or talk. While not a direct translation, it shares the thematic element of communication and the conveyance of information, similar to the Hebrew מִשְׁמָע.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term מִשְׁמָע, highlighting its significance in the context of hearing and reporting within the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term מִשְׁמָע is used in the context of conveying information or news, often implying a message that is heard or reported.

Context: • The Hebrew word מִשְׁמָע appears in the Old Testament and is associated with the act of hearing or receiving a report. It is derived from the root שָׁמַע, which is a common verb in Hebrew meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This root is foundational in the Hebrew language, emphasizing the importance of hearing and responding to God's word.
• In the context of the Old Testament, מִשְׁמָע can refer to a report or news that is significant, often carrying implications for the listener. It is used in various contexts where the reception of information is crucial, whether it be news of events, divine messages, or other important communications.
• The concept of hearing and responding to reports is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, underscoring the importance of being attentive to God's messages and the events unfolding in the world.

Forms and Transliterations
לְמִשְׁמַ֥ע למשמע lə·miš·ma‘ lemishMa ləmišma‘
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 11:3
HEB: יִשְׁפּ֔וֹט וְלֹֽא־ לְמִשְׁמַ֥ע אָזְנָ֖יו יוֹכִֽיחַ׃
NAS: make a decision by what His ears
KJV: neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:
INT: judge Nor what his ears make

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4926
1 Occurrence


lə·miš·ma‘ — 1 Occ.















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