Berean Strong's Lexicon Bilgay: Bilgai Original Word: בִּלְגַּי Word Origin: Derived from an uncertain root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Bilgai, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun related to a particular historical context. Usage: The name "Bilgai" is used in the context of a priestly family. It appears in the list of those who returned from the Babylonian exile and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah. The name itself does not have a widely agreed-upon meaning due to its uncertain root. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Bilgai is associated with the period of the return from Babylonian exile, a significant time in Jewish history when the Israelites were re-establishing their identity and religious practices in Jerusalem. This period was marked by efforts to restore the temple, re-establish the Law of Moses, and renew the covenant with God. Priestly families, such as that of Bilgai, played a crucial role in these religious and cultural restorations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balag Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Bilgai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בִּלְגַּי proper name, masculine (id.) priest with Nehemiah Nehemiah 10:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bilgai From balag; desistant; Bilgai, an Israelite -- Bilgai. see HEBREW balag Forms and Transliterations בִלְגַּ֖י בלגי ḇil·gay ḇilgay vilGaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:8 HEB: מַֽעַזְיָ֥ה בִלְגַּ֖י שְׁמַֽעְיָ֑ה אֵ֖לֶּה NAS: Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah. These KJV: Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: INT: Maaziah Bilgai Shemaiah These 1 Occurrence |
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