Strong's Lexicon Miqneyahu: Miqneyahu Original Word: מִקְנֵיָהוּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מִקְנֶה (miqneh), meaning "possession" or "livestock," combined with יָהוּ (Yahu), a theophoric element referring to Yahweh. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Miqneyahu, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of divine possession and dedication can be seen in Greek terms related to ownership and lordship, such as κύριος (kyrios), meaning "lord" or "master." Usage: Miqneyahu means "possession of Yahweh" or "Yahweh's possession." It is a theophoric name, indicating a relationship or dedication to Yahweh, the God of Israel. Such names were common in ancient Israel, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of Yahweh in personal and communal identity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were reflective of one's heritage, faith, and identity. The use of theophoric elements like "Yahu" in names was a way to honor and invoke the presence of God in daily life. Names like Miqneyahu would have been a reminder of the individual's or family's dedication to Yahweh and His covenant with Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom miqneh and Yah Definition "possession of Yah," a Levitical musician NASB Translation Mikneiah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִקְנֵיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (possession of ׳י); — Levitical musician 1 Chronicles 15:18,21, Μακ(κ)ελλ(ει)α, Μακενια(ς), Μακκανια(ς). II. קנה (√ of following; compare Assyrian ‡anû, reed; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mikneiah From miqneh and Yahh; possession of Jah; Miknejah, an Israelite -- Mikneiah. see HEBREW miqneh see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וּמִקְנֵיָ֙הוּ֙ וּמִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ ומקניהו ū·miq·nê·yā·hū umikneYahu ūmiqnêyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 15:18 HEB: וּמַתִּתְיָהוּ֩ וֶאֱלִ֨יפְלֵ֜הוּ וּמִקְנֵיָ֨הוּ וְעֹבֵ֥ד אֱדֹ֛ם NAS: Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom KJV: and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obededom, INT: Mattithiah Eliphelehu Mikneiah Obed-edom and Jeiel 1 Chronicles 15:21 2 Occurrences |
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spear-shaft; Ethiopic 
: goad; Late Hebrew קָנֶה, Aramaic קַנְיָא, 
, all = Biblical Hebrew. Hence Greek κάννα, κάνης also κάνεον basket (LewyFremdw. 99), Latin canna). 
