Lexicon Miqneyahu: Miqneyahu Original Word: מִקְנֵיָהוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mikneiah From miqneh and Yahh; possession of Jah; Miknejah, an Israelite -- Mikneiah. see HEBREW miqneh see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom miqneh and Yah Definition "possession of Yah," a Levitical musician NASB Translation Mikneiah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (possession of ׳י); — Levitical musician 1 Chronicles 15:18,21, Μακ(κ)ελλ(ει)α, Μακενια(ς), Μακκανια(ς). II. קנה (√ of following; compare Assyrian ‡anû, reed; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קָנָה (qanah), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the name Miknejah, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, Greek equivalents for the concept of "possession" or "acquisition" might include terms like κτῆσις (ktēsis) or κτάομαι (ktaomai), though these are not used as personal names in the Greek New Testament. Usage: Miknejah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Miknejah is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Levites. Specifically, he is noted as a Levitical musician during the time of King David. The name reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the divine name into personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. Miknejah's role as a musician highlights the importance of music and worship in the religious practices of ancient Israel. His inclusion in the genealogies underscores the significance of the Levitical lineage in maintaining the worship and service of Yahweh in the temple. Forms and Transliterations וּמִקְנֵיָ֙הוּ֙ וּמִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ ומקניהו ū·miq·nê·yā·hū umikneYahu ūmiqnêyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:18 HEB: וּמַתִּתְיָהוּ֩ וֶאֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ וּמִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ וְעֹבֵ֥ד אֱדֹ֛ם NAS: Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom KJV: and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, INT: Mattithiah Eliphelehu Mikneiah Obed-edom and Jeiel 1 Chronicles 15:21 2 Occurrences |