Strong's Lexicon Me Zahab: Waters of Gold Original Word: מֵי זָהָב Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words מַיִם (mayim, meaning "water") and זָהָב (zahav, meaning "gold"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Me Zahab in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Me Zahab is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person. The name is often interpreted to mean "Waters of Gold," suggesting wealth or abundance. It is a unique name that appears in genealogical contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often held significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of a person. The combination of "water" and "gold" in Me Zahab could symbolize prosperity or divine blessing, as both elements were highly valued in the ancient Near East. Gold was a symbol of wealth and status, while water was essential for life and often associated with purity and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mayim and zahab Definition an Edomite NASB Translation Mezahab (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֵי זָהָב proper name, masculine an Edomite Genesis 36:39 (ᵐ5 Μεζοοβ, ᵐ5L Μαιζοοβ) = 1 Chronicles 1:50 (ᵐ5L Μαιζααβ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mezahab From mayim and zahab, water of gold; Me-Zahab, an Edomite -- Mezahab. see HEBREW mayim see HEBREW zahab Forms and Transliterations זָהָֽב׃ זהב׃ zā·hāḇ zāhāḇ zaHavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:39 HEB: בַּ֖ת מֵ֥י זָהָֽב׃ NAS: of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. KJV: of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. INT: of Matred daughter of Mezahab 1 Chronicles 1:50 2 Occurrences |
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