Strong's Lexicon Milalay: Milalai Original Word: מִלֲלַי Word Origin: Derived from the root מִלָּל (milal), meaning "to speak" or "utter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Milalay, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of speaking or uttering, related to the root of Milalay, can be connected to Greek words like λαλέω (laleō - Strong's Greek 2980), meaning "to speak" or "to talk." Usage: Milalay is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with individuals who were involved in the religious and communal life of post-exilic Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Milalay appears in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, a significant period in Jewish history when the Israelites were re-establishing their religious practices and community in Jerusalem. This era was marked by efforts to restore the temple, re-institute the law, and renew the covenant with God. Names like Milalay are often found in genealogical lists and records of those who participated in these religious and communal activities. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom malal Definition an Isr. musician NASB Translation Milalai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs ִמלֲלִי proper name, masculine a priest's son, Nehemiah 12:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Milalai From malal; talkative; Milalai, an Israelite -- Milalai. see HEBREW malal Forms and Transliterations מִֽלֲלַ֡י מללי mi·lă·lay milaLai milălayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:36 HEB: שְֽׁמַעְיָ֡ה וַעֲזַרְאֵ֡ל מִֽלֲלַ֡י גִּֽלֲלַ֡י מָעַ֞י NAS: Azarel, Milalai, Gilalai, KJV: and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, INT: Shemaiah Azarel Milalai Gilalai Maai 1 Occurrence |