4877. Meshobab
Strong's Lexicon
Meshobab: Meshobab

Original Word: מְשׁוֹבָב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Mshowbab
Pronunciation: meh-sho-BAHV
Phonetic Spelling: (mesh-o-bawb')
Definition: Meshobab
Meaning: Meshobab is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name can be understood to mean "restored" or "returned."

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to return" or "to turn back."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Meshobab, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct equivalent in the Greek Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: Meshobab is used as a personal name in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon.

Context: Meshobab is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Simeon in the Old Testament. Specifically, he appears in 1 Chronicles 4:34, where he is listed among the leaders of the Simeonites during the reign of King Hezekiah. The passage highlights the expansion and settlement activities of the Simeonites, who sought new territories due to their growing population. Meshobab, along with other leaders, played a role in these endeavors, which included successful campaigns against the descendants of Ham and the Meunites, leading to the acquisition of new lands for their people.

1 Chronicles 4:34 (BSB): "Meshobab, Jamlech, Joshah son of Amaziah."

The context of Meshobab's mention underscores the dynamic nature of tribal movements and settlements in ancient Israel, reflecting the broader narrative of Israelite history during the monarchic period. The genealogical records serve not only as historical accounts but also as a means of establishing identity and continuity for the tribes of Israel.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from shub
Definition
a Simeonite
NASB Translation
Meshobab (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְשׁוֺבָב proper name, masculine in Simeon, 1 Chronicles 4:34; Μοσωβαβ, ᵐ5L ἐπιστρέφων.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Meshobab

From shuwb; returned; Meshobab, an Israelite -- Meshobab.

see HEBREW shuwb

Forms and Transliterations
וּמְשׁוֹבָ֣ב ומשובב ū·mə·šō·w·ḇāḇ umeshoVav ūməšōwḇāḇ
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 4:34
HEB: וּמְשׁוֹבָ֣ב וְיַמְלֵ֔ךְ וְיוֹשָׁ֖ה
NAS: Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah
KJV: And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah
INT: Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4877
1 Occurrence


ū·mə·šō·w·ḇāḇ — 1 Occ.

4876
Top of Page
Top of Page