Lexical Summary Mitsri: Egyptian Original Word: מִצְרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Egyptian, of Egypt From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim -- Egyptian, of Egypt. see HEBREW Mitsrayim NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Mitsrayim Definition inhab. of Eg. NASB Translation Egypt (1), Egyptian (18), Egyptian's (4), Egyptians (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִצְרִי adjective, of a people Egyptian; — masculine singular ׳מ Genesis 39:1 16t.; feminine singular מִעְרִית Genesis 16:1 3t.; masculine plural מִצְרִים Genesis 12:12 5t.; feminine plural מִצְרִיֹּת Exodus 1:19; — 1 adjective ׳אִישׁ מ = an Egyptian Genesis 39:1; Exodus 2:11,19; Leviticus 24:10; 1 Samuel 30:11; 2 Samuel 23:30; ׳הָאִישׁ הַמּ 1 Chronicles 11:23; ׳נָעָר מ 1 Samuel 30:13, ׳עֶבֶד מ 1 Chronicles 2:34; שִׁפְחָה מִצְרִית Genesis 16:1, כַּנָּשִׁים הַמִּצְרִיֹּת Exodus 1:19. 2 with article = substantive the Egyptian Genesis 39:2,5; Exodus 2:12,14; 2 Samuel 23:30 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 11:23 (twice in verse); so once without article מִצְרִי Deuteronomy 23:8; הַמִּצְרִי once (late) collective= the Egyptians Ezra 9:1 (where with Canaanitish peoples); plural = the Egyptians, הַמִּצְרִים Genesis 12:12,14; Genesis 43:22; Deuteronomy 26:6; Joshua 24:7; feminine singular הָגָּר הַמִּצְרִית Hagar the Egyptian woman Genesis 16:3; Genesis 21:9; Genesis 25:12. [מְצֻרָה] see [ מְצוּרָה] below I. צור. מַצְרֵף vide צרף. [מַצֻּת] see מַצּוּת below נצה. מַק, מָק see מקק. I, II. מַקֶּ֫בֶת see נקב. Topical Lexicon OverviewMitsri designates an individual or group native to the land of Egypt. Appearing approximately ninety-seven times in the Hebrew Scriptures, its range of usage spans from the Patriarchal narratives in Genesis to post-exilic prophecy in Zechariah. Whether describing slave-masters, royal alliances, military foes, refugees, or future worshipers of the LORD, the term functions as a theological signpost that highlights God’s redemptive dealings with both Israel and the nations. Ethnic and Geographic Identity 1. Children of Ham: Genesis traces Egypt’s ancestry to Ham’s son Mizraim (Genesis 10:6, 13), locating the Mitsri within the Table of Nations. Major Biblical Contexts 1. Patriarchal Period 2. Exodus and Wilderness 3. Covenant Legislation 4. United and Divided Monarchy 5. Prophetic Announcements 6. Post-Exilic Setting Spiritual Themes 1. Bondage versus Freedom Mitsri embodies slavery to sin; the Exodus motif undergirds New Testament soteriology (cf. Romans 6:17-18). 2. Worldly Dependence versus Divine Trust Alliances with Egypt symbolize self-reliance. Kings who “returned to Egypt” (Deuteronomy 17:16) expose the perennial temptation to abandon faith in God’s sufficiency. 3. Judgment and Mercy toward the Nations Even as Egypt is judged, the prophetic hope foretells Egyptians speaking “the language of Canaan” and swearing fidelity to the LORD (Isaiah 19:18-22). Grace extends beyond ethnic Israel. 4. Evangelistic Impulse The mixed multitude exiting Egypt (Exodus 12:38) and the invitation in Isaiah 19 encourage modern missions, demonstrating God’s desire to incorporate every people group into His kingdom. Key Representative Passages • Genesis 41:56-57; 42:6 Ministry Applications 1. Discipleship and Sanctification Believers are called to “leave Egypt” daily, rejecting the bondage of former lifestyles (1 Corinthians 10:6-11 as Exodus commentary). 2. Leadership Cautions Pastors and elders must resist pragmatic alliances that compromise reliance on God, heeding prophetic critiques of trusting in Egyptian power. 3. Gospel Witness to Unreached Peoples Since Scripture envisions Egyptians among future worshipers, contemporary mission strategy includes North Africa and Middle East outreach with confidence in prophetic fulfillment. 4. Worship and Remembrance The Lord’s Supper echoes Passover deliverance from Egyptian tyranny, prompting gratitude and vigilance against returning to slavery. Conclusion Mitsri serves as more than a national label; it is a theological mirror reflecting humanity’s bondage, God’s redemptive power, and the ultimate inclusion of the nations in covenant blessing. From Hagar’s wilderness cry to Isaiah’s vision of an altar in Egypt, the biblical portrait of the Egyptian invites believers to celebrate divine deliverance, avoid misplaced trust, and anticipate the day when “the LORD Almighty will bless them, saying, ‘Blessed be Egypt My people’” (Isaiah 19:25). Forms and Transliterations בְּמִצְרַ֔יִם בְּמִצְרָֽיִם בְמִצְרַ֙יִם֙ במצרים הַמִּצְרִ֑י הַמִּצְרִ֔י הַמִּצְרִ֔ים הַמִּצְרִ֖י הַמִּצְרִ֖ים הַמִּצְרִ֗ים הַמִּצְרִ֛ית הַמִּצְרִ֜י הַמִּצְרִ֤י הַמִּצְרִֽי׃ הַמִּצְרִי֙ הַמִּצְרִיֹּ֖ת הַמִּצְרִים֙ הַמִּצְרִית֙ המצרי המצרי׃ המצרים המצרית וְלַמִּצְרִ֞ים וּמִצְרַ֖יִם וּמִצְרַ֣יִם ולמצרים ומצרים לְמִצְרַ֔יִם לְמִצְרָ֑יִם לְמִצְרָֽיִם׃ למצרים למצרים׃ מִמִּצְרַ֔יִם מִצְרִ֔י מִצְרִ֖י מִצְרִ֖ית מִצְרִ֜י מִצְרִ֣י מִצְרִי֙ מִצְרַ֔יִם מִצְרַ֖יִם מִצְרַ֗יִם מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ מִצְרַ֛יִם מִצְרַ֜יִם מִצְרַ֣יִם ׀ מִצְרַ֥יִם מִצְרַ֨יִם מִצְרַיִם֒ מִצְרָ֑יִם מִצְרָֽיִם׃ ממצרים מצרי מצרים מצרים׃ מצרית bə·miṣ·ra·yim bə·miṣ·rā·yim ḇə·miṣ·ra·yim bəmiṣrayim bəmiṣrāyim ḇəmiṣrayim bemitzRayim ham·miṣ·rî ham·miṣ·rî·yōṯ ham·miṣ·rîm ham·miṣ·rîṯ hammiṣrî hammiṣrîm hammiṣrîṯ hammiṣrîyōṯ hammitzRi hammitzRim hammitzRit hammitzriYot lə·miṣ·ra·yim lə·miṣ·rā·yim ləmiṣrayim ləmiṣrāyim lemitzRayim mim·miṣ·ra·yim mimitzRayim mimmiṣrayim miṣ·ra·yim miṣ·rā·yim miṣ·rî miṣ·rîṯ miṣrayim miṣrāyim miṣrî miṣrîṯ mitzRayim mitzRi mitzRit ū·miṣ·ra·yim ūmiṣrayim umitzRayim velammitzRim vemitzRayim wə·lam·miṣ·rîm wəlammiṣrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 12:12 HEB: יִרְא֤וּ אֹתָךְ֙ הַמִּצְרִ֔ים וְאָמְר֖וּ אִשְׁתּ֣וֹ NAS: and when the Egyptians see KJV: Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see INT: and when see the Egyptians will say This his wife Genesis 12:14 Genesis 16:1 Genesis 16:3 Genesis 21:9 Genesis 25:12 Genesis 39:1 Genesis 39:2 Genesis 39:5 Genesis 41:55 Genesis 41:56 Genesis 43:32 Genesis 43:32 Genesis 43:32 Genesis 45:2 Genesis 46:34 Genesis 47:15 Genesis 47:20 Genesis 50:3 Genesis 50:11 Exodus 1:13 Exodus 1:19 Exodus 2:11 Exodus 2:12 Exodus 2:14 97 Occurrences |
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