Strong's Lexicon mishmaath: Report, news, hearing Original Word: מִשְׁמַעַת Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of hearing and receiving reports can be related to Greek words like ἀκοή (akoē - G189), which means "hearing" or "report." Usage: The term "mishmaath" refers to a report or news that is heard. It conveys the idea of information received through hearing, often implying a message or tidings that are significant or noteworthy. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can denote a report that carries weight or importance, often related to events or divine messages. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, oral communication was a primary means of conveying information. Reports and news were often spread by word of mouth, and the act of hearing was closely associated with understanding and obedience. The Hebrew root שָׁמַע (shama) is foundational in the Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism, emphasizing the importance of hearing and responding to God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition an obedient band, body of subjects NASB Translation guard (3), subject (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מִשְׁמַ֫עַת] noun feminine obedient band, body of subjects; — only suffix: 1 probably = body-guard, as especially bound to obedience, מִשְׁמַעְתּ֑ךָ 1 Samuel 22:14 captain over thy guard (Ew BeCh Dr Bu Now), compare תּוֺ- 2 Samuel 23:23 = 1 Chronicles 11:25. 2 תָּם- Isaiah 11:14 the sons of Ammon (shall be) their subjects ("" מוֺאָב; מִשְׁלוֺחַ יָדָם; compare משמעת MI28). שׁמץ (√ of following; compare Late Hebrew שֵׁמֶץ accusation (or suspicion); Thes compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance simileFeminineal sense of superiority in mental action; properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as a adae, compare, use (as a) proverb, speak (in proverbs), utter. Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ךָ מִשְׁמַעְתּֽוֹ׃ משמעתו׃ משמעתך miš·ma‘·te·ḵā miš·ma‘·tōw mishmaTecha mishmaTo mišma‘teḵā mišma‘tōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 22:14 HEB: וְסָ֥ר אֶל־ מִשְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ךָ וְנִכְבָּ֥ד בְּבֵיתֶֽךָ׃ NAS: who is captain over your guard, and is honored KJV: and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable INT: and goeth over your guard honored court 2 Samuel 23:23 1 Chronicles 11:25 3 Occurrences |
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speak rapidly (and indistinctly) (†am Frey); but dubious; rapidity seems main idea; — and שׁ = 
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