מַגְבִּישׁ (mag.bish)
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Magbish
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Magbish, meaning “congregating,” appears only once in Scripture as the title of a family leader among the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 2:59). It is not a common personal name but rather a descriptive label that highlights the purpose of the return: gathering together.
Its root suggests assembling or bringing people into a group. In this context, it reflects the identity of those who rebuilt the community after exile. The name itself points to unity and restoration, key themes in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Though brief, this single mention carries weight. It reminds readers that even small families played a role in restoring Israel’s spiritual life. Magbish stands as a symbol of hope — not for grand deeds, but for faithful participation in God’s plan to rebuild what had been lost.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Magbish appears in a simple list of families returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. It means "congregating" or "gathering." This single mention reminds us that God’s work often happens through ordinary people keeping their identity and purpose clear.
Even when life feels fragmented, this word points to the hope of restoration. You are part of a larger story where communities come together to rebuild what was lost. Your faithful presence matters in God's plan, no matter how small your role may seem.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Magbish1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מַגְבִּ֔ישׁ1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:30
The children of Magbish, one hundred fifty-six.
This verse lists the children of Magbish among those returning, showing how family identity was preserved and used for communal restoration.