Strong's Lexicon Meshak: Meshak Original Word: מֵישַׁךְ Word Origin: Derived from the Babylonian name "Mishael," which means "Who is what God is?" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Meshak, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek Septuagint uses the transliteration Μισάχ (Misach) in the Book of Daniel. Usage: Meshak is one of the three Hebrew men, along with Shadrach and Abednego, who were taken into Babylonian captivity and served in the court of King Nebuchadnezzar. The name Meshak is a Babylonian name given to Mishael, one of Daniel's companions. The name is used to signify his identity in the Babylonian context, reflecting the cultural assimilation attempts by the Babylonians. Cultural and Historical Background: During the Babylonian exile, Jewish captives were often given Babylonian names as a way to integrate them into Babylonian society and culture. Meshak, along with Shadrach and Abednego, is best known for his unwavering faith in God, which led to his miraculous deliverance from the fiery furnace. This event is a testament to God's power and faithfulness to those who remain steadfast in their devotion to Him, even in the face of persecution. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a Bab. name given to Mishael NASB Translation Meshach (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵישַׁךְ proper name, masculine (according to DlBaer, Dan. Xi for Mî-sha-aku 'who is what Aku (the moon-god) is?' compare מִישָׁאֵל); — the new (Babylonian) name given to Mishael, Daniel 1:7 (+ Aramaic Daniel 2:49 and chapter Daniel 3). מֵישַׁע, מֵישָׁע see ישׁע. [מֵיתָר] see יתר. מַכְאוֺב see כאב. מַכְבִּיר see I. כבר Hiph`il מַכְבֵּנָא, מַכְבַּנַּי see כבן. מַכְבֵּר, מִכְבָּר see II. כבר. מַכָּה see נכה. מִכְוָה see כוה. מָכוֺן, מְכוֺנָה see כון. [מְכוּרָה, מְכֹרָה] see כור. מֵישַׁךְ proper name, masculine (Biblical Hebrew id.); — Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:12 11t. 3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Meshak Borrowed from Meyshak; Meshak, an Israelite -- Meshak. see HEBREW Meyshak Forms and Transliterations מֵישַׁ֔ךְ מישך mê·šaḵ meiShach mêšaḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 1:7 HEB: שַׁדְרַ֔ךְ וּלְמִֽישָׁאֵ֣ל מֵישַׁ֔ךְ וְלַעֲזַרְיָ֖ה עֲבֵ֥ד NAS: to Mishael Meshach and to Azariah KJV: and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, INT: Shadrach to Mishael Meshach Azariah Abed-nego |
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