Berean Strong's Lexicon Mispereth: Number, Enumeration Original Word: מִסְפֶּרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root סָפַר (saphar), which means "to count" or "to number." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀριθμός (arithmos), Strong's Greek #706, which also means "number" or "count." Usage: Mispereth refers to the concept of counting or numbering, often used in contexts where a specific tally or enumeration is required. It can denote a list or a record of numbers, emphasizing the importance of order and precision in accounting or recording. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, counting and recording were essential for various aspects of life, including census-taking, military organization, and religious observance. The act of numbering was not merely a bureaucratic task but held spiritual significance, reflecting God's order and sovereignty over creation. The Israelites were often reminded of their identity and responsibilities through such enumerations, as seen in the censuses recorded in the Torah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as sepher Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Mispereth (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mispereth Feminine of malkuw; enumeration; Mispereth, an Israelite -- Mispereth. Compare meltachah. see HEBREW malkuw see HEBREW meltachah Forms and Transliterations מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת מספרת mis·pe·reṯ misPeret mispereṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 7:7 HEB: מָרְדֳּכַ֥י בִּלְשָׁ֛ן מִסְפֶּ֥רֶת בִּגְוַ֖י נְח֣וּם NAS: Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, KJV: Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, INT: Mordecai Bilshan Mispereth Bigvai Nehum 1 Occurrence |