5581. Sismay
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Sismay: Sismai

Original Word: סִסְמַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Cicmay
Pronunciation: sis-MAI
Phonetic Spelling: (sis-mah'-ee)
Definition: Sismai
Meaning: Sismai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sisamai

Of uncertain derivation; Sismai, an Israelite -- Sisamai.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a man of Judah
NASB Translation
Sismai (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
ִ˜ססְמַי proper name, masculine name in Judah (on Phoenician proper name, of divinity. ססמ(יׅ see Lzb330 Ren in CISi. No. 95, 3, al BaeRel 64 f. Kit1Chronicles 2:40); — ׳ס 1 Chronicles 2:40 b, ִ˜ססְמָ֑י 1 Chronicles 2:40 a; ᵐ5 Σοσομαι, ᵐ5L Σασαμει.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant.

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

Usage: The name Sismai appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is specifically mentioned in the context of the descendants of Caleb.

Context: Sismai is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure known for his faithfulness and leadership during the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land. Sismai is noted in 1 Chronicles 2:40-41, where he is identified as the father of Shallum. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel, and Sismai's inclusion highlights the continuity of Caleb's line. The name Sismai, meaning "fragrant," may suggest a person of pleasant character or notable reputation within his family or community. The genealogical records in Chronicles are significant for understanding the historical and familial context of the tribes of Israel, and Sismai's mention contributes to the broader narrative of Judah's lineage.

Forms and Transliterations
וְסִסְמַ֖י וססמי סִֽסְמָ֔י ססמי sis·māy sisMai sismāy vesisMai wə·sis·may wəsismay
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 2:40
HEB: הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ סִֽסְמָ֔י וְסִסְמַ֖י הֹלִ֥יד
NAS: the father of Sismai, and Sismai
KJV: begat Sisamai, and Sisamai
INT: and Eleasah became of Sismai and Sismai the father

1 Chronicles 2:40
HEB: אֶת־ סִֽסְמָ֔י וְסִסְמַ֖י הֹלִ֥יד אֶת־
NAS: of Sismai, and Sismai became the father
KJV: Sisamai, and Sisamai begat
INT: became of Sismai and Sismai the father of Shallum

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5581
2 Occurrences


sis·māy — 1 Occ.
wə·sis·may — 1 Occ.















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