Strong's Lexicon Sismay: Sismai Original Word: סִסְמַי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fragrant Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Sismai, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun. However, genealogical records in the New Testament, such as those found in Matthew 1 and Luke 3, serve a similar purpose in tracing lineage and fulfilling prophetic promises. Usage: Sismai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a member of the tribe of Judah, specifically within the genealogies that trace the lineage of the tribe. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of personal characteristics, family heritage, or divine attributes. The name Sismai, derived from a root meaning "to be fragrant," may suggest a person of pleasant or esteemed character. Genealogies were crucial in ancient Israel for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling covenantal promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Sismai (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs ִססְמַי proper name, masculine name in Judah (on Phoenician proper name, of divinity. ססמ(יׅ see Lzb330 Ren in CISi. No. 95, 3, al BaeRel 64 f. Kit1Chronicles 2:40); — ׳ס 1 Chronicles 2:40 b, ִססְמָ֑י 1 Chronicles 2:40 a; ᵐ5 Σοσομαι, ᵐ5L Σασαμει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sisamai Of uncertain derivation; Sismai, an Israelite -- Sisamai. Forms and Transliterations וְסִסְמַ֖י וססמי סִֽסְמָ֔י ססמי sis·māy sisMai sismāy vesisMai wə·sis·may wəsismayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:40 HEB: הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ סִֽסְמָ֔י וְסִסְמַ֖י הֹלִ֥יד NAS: the father of Sismai, and Sismai KJV: begat Sisamai, and Sisamai INT: and Eleasah became of Sismai and Sismai the father 1 Chronicles 2:40 2 Occurrences |