מוּשִׁי (mu.shi)
mu.shi
Mushi
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 6 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Mushi identifies a specific Levite from the line of Merari, appearing in genealogical records during the Exodus era. First mentioned in Exodus 6:19, he is recorded as the son of Merari and the brother of Mahli and Jaaziah. His significance lies not in independent action but in his place within the priestly lineage that served in the tabernacle.
Lexical sources suggest the name means "yielding," a fitting descriptor for one whose role was to support the worship structure rather than lead it. The name appears six times in Scripture, primarily in Chronicles and Numbers, where it anchors the family tree of the Levitical clans. This consistent placement highlights the importance of hereditary service in Israel's religious life.
While Mushi himself is not a central narrative figure, his inclusion in these lists underscores the value placed on faithful, often unseen, participation in God's community. The name serves as a reminder that spiritual heritage involves both honor and humble submission to one's assigned role within the larger body of Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Mushi appears in Scripture as a name rather than a narrative figure, marking his place within the family of Merari. This lineage was assigned specific duties to support the worship life of Israel. His story reminds us that God values faithful presence in every role, whether seen or hidden.
When we look at these genealogies, we see a community built on shared responsibility. Each name represents a person committed to serving God’s people. This offers comfort today: our worth is not defined by visibility but by obedience to the place God has given us.
Your contribution matters in the body of Christ just as Mushi’s mattered in Israel. Whether you lead or support, your faithful participation helps sustain the community. Trust that God sees your steady commitment and uses it for His purposes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 6 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Mushi4×
- Mushi2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/מוּשִׁ֔י2×
- וּ/מוּשִׁ֑י2×
- מוּשִׁ֗י1×
- מוּשִׁ֔י1×
Key Verses
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Exodus 6:19
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.
This verse establishes Mushi’s origin as a son of Merari, anchoring his identity within the Levitical structure from the start.
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Numbers 3:20
The sons of Merari by their families: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.
Here the name appears in the census of tabernacle servants, showing how his family was organized for specific service duties.
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I Chronicles 23:21
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
The chronicler repeats this lineage to connect the post-exilic community back to its foundational Levitical roots.