4936. Misham

Lexicon

Misham: Misham

Original Word: מִשְׁעָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Mish`am
Pronunciation: mish-am'
Phonetic Spelling: (mish-awm')
Definition: Misham
Meaning: Misham

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Misham

Apparently from sha'ah; inspection; Misham, an Israelite -- Misham.

see HEBREW sha'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as mishi
Definition
a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Misham (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מִשְׁעָם proper name, masculine name in Benjamin 1 Chronicles 8:12. ᵐ5 Μεσσααμ, ᵐ5^L Μεοαμ.

מִשְׁעָן, מַשְׁעֵן, מַשְׁעֵנָה, מִשְׁעֶ֫נֶת see שׁען.

מִשְׁמָּחָה see שׁפח. מִשְׁמָּט see שׁפט.

מִשְׁמְּתַיִם see שׁפת.

משׁקֹ (assumed as √ of two following, but wholly dubious).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁעַם (sha'am), which is not explicitly defined in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the idea of desolation or waste.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Misham, as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew genealogical records.

Usage: The name Misham appears in genealogical contexts within the Old Testament, specifically in the lineage of Benjamin.

Context: Misham is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as a descendant of Benjamin, the son of Jacob and Rachel, and is noted in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. The name appears in the context of the chronicler's effort to document the lineage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the tribes of Israel.

In 1 Chronicles 8:12, Misham is mentioned as one of the sons of Elpaal, a descendant of Benjamin. The passage reads: "The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its towns)." This genealogical record highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the history of Israel, as well as the role of individuals in the development and settlement of the land.

Misham's mention, though brief, contributes to the broader narrative of the tribe of Benjamin and its place within the nation of Israel. The genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as a means of establishing the legitimacy and heritage of the tribes and their members.

Forms and Transliterations

וּמִשְׁעָ֖ם ומשעם ū·miš·‘ām ūmiš‘ām umishAm

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 8:12
HEB: אֶלְפַּ֔עַל עֵ֥בֶר וּמִשְׁעָ֖ם וָשָׁ֑מֶד ה֚וּא
NAS: [were] Eber, Misham, and Shemed,
KJV: Eber, and Misham, and Shamed,
INT: of Elpaal Eber Misham and Shamed who

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4936
1 Occurrence

ū·miš·‘ām — 1 Occ.