Strong's Lexicon Mika: Micah Original Word: מִיכְא Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מִיכָיָה (Mikayah), meaning "Who is like Yahweh?" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Micah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper noun. However, the Greek transliteration of the prophet's name in the Septuagint is Μιχαίας (Michaías). Usage: The name "Micah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals, most notably the prophet Micah, who authored the Book of Micah. The name itself is a rhetorical question, "Who is like Yahweh?" emphasizing the uniqueness and incomparability of God. Cultural and Historical Background: The most prominent Micah in the Bible is the prophet Micah, who was active during the 8th century BC. He was a contemporary of Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea, and his ministry took place during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Micah's prophecies addressed both the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah, focusing on themes of social justice, true worship, and the coming judgment and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina var. for Mikah Definition three Isr. NASB Translation Mica (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִיכָא proper name, masculine (so in Palmyrene, VogNo. 36a). 1 son of Mephibosheth (ᵐ5 Μειχα), 2 Samuel 9:12 ( = מִיכָה 4) 3 Nehemiah 11:7 ( = 1 Chronicles 9:15), 1 Chronicles 9:22 (called מִיכָיָה 1 Chronicles 12:35). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Micha A variation for Miykah; Mica, the name of two Israelites -- Micha. see HEBREW Miykah Forms and Transliterations מִיכָ֑א מִיכָ֔א מִיכָ֥א מיכא mî·ḵā miCha mîḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 9:12 HEB: קָטָ֖ן וּשְׁמ֣וֹ מִיכָ֑א וְכֹל֙ מוֹשַׁ֣ב NAS: whose name was Mica. And all KJV: whose name [was] Micha. And all that dwelt INT: young name was Mica and all lived 1 Chronicles 9:15 Nehemiah 10:11 Nehemiah 11:22 4 Occurrences |
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