Strong's Lexicon Mikayah: Micaiah Original Word: מִיכָיָה Word Origin: Derived from מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "Who is like God?" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Micaiah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the Greek name Michael (Μιχαήλ, Strong's G3413) shares a similar meaning, "Who is like God?" Usage: The name Micaiah means "Who is like Yah?" or "Who is like the LORD?" It is a rhetorical question emphasizing the uniqueness and incomparability of God. Micaiah is used as a personal name for several individuals in the Old Testament, often reflecting a godly heritage or a prophetic role. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect the character or attributes of God, serving as a constant reminder of His presence and sovereignty. The name Micaiah, with its rhetorical question, underscores the monotheistic belief central to Israelite religion—that there is no one like Yahweh. This name is particularly significant in a cultural context where polytheism was prevalent among neighboring nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mi, ki and Yah Definition "Who is like Yah?" the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Micaiah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִיכָיָה proper name, masculine 1. the canonical prophet, Micah, Jeremiah 26:18 Kt (Qr מִיכָה, as Micah 1:1). 2 Nehemiah 12:35 (called מִיכָא Nehemiah 11:17,22). 4 2 Kings 22:12 ("" 2 Chronicles 34:20 מִיכָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Micah, Michaiah From miy and (the prefix derivative from) kiy and Yahh; who (is) like Jah?; Micajah, the name of two Israelites -- Micah, Michaiah. Compare Miykah. see HEBREW miy see HEBREW kiy see HEBREW Yahh see HEBREW Miykah Forms and Transliterations מִ֣יכָיָ֔ה מִיכָה֙ מִיכָיָ֜ה מִיכָיָ֧ה מיכה מיכיה mî·ḵā·yāh mî·ḵāh miChah michaYah mîḵāh mîḵāyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:12 HEB: עַכְבּ֨וֹר בֶּן־ מִיכָיָ֜ה וְאֵ֣ת ׀ שָׁפָ֣ן NAS: the son of Micaiah, Shaphan KJV: the son of Michaiah, and Shaphan INT: Achbor the son of Micaiah Shaphan the scribe Nehemiah 12:35 Nehemiah 12:41 Jeremiah 26:18 4 Occurrences |
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