Strong's Lexicon meshach: Meshach Original Word: מְשַׁח 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 Meshach, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the account of Meshach and his companions is referenced in the Greek Septuagint version of the Book of Daniel. Usage: Meshach 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 Meshach is a Babylonian name given to Mishael, one of Daniel's companions. The name reflects the practice of renaming captives to assimilate them into Babylonian culture and religion. Cultural and Historical Background: During the Babylonian exile, it was common for captives to be given new names that reflected the culture and deities of their captors. Meshach, along with Shadrach and Abednego, was trained in the language and literature of the Babylonians. Despite the pressure to conform, these men remained faithful to the God of Israel, even when faced with persecution. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to mashach Definition oil NASB Translation anointing oil (1), oil (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance oil (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to mashach; oil -- oil. see HEBREW mashach Forms and Transliterations וּמְשַׁ֗ח ומשח מְשַׁ֖ח משח mə·šaḥ məšaḥ meShach ū·mə·šaḥ ūməšaḥ umeShachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:9 HEB: מְלַ֣ח ׀ חֲמַ֣ר וּמְשַׁ֗ח כְּמֵאמַ֨ר כָּהֲנַיָּ֤א NAS: wine and anointing oil, as the priests KJV: wine, and oil, according to the appointment INT: salt wine and anointing request as the priests Ezra 7:22 2 Occurrences |