מְחִידָא (me.chi.da)
me.chi.da
Mehida
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Mehida identifies a specific individual listed among the Jewish families who returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel’s leadership. Recorded in Ezra 2:52 and Nehemiah 7:54, he is noted simply as the head of his household during this critical period of restoration.
Etymologically, the name likely means "famous" or "noble," reflecting a status that may have helped his family navigate the challenges of re-establishing their community. His inclusion in these census lists highlights the importance of genealogical records in preserving tribal identity and land inheritance rights after decades of displacement.
Though the biblical text offers no personal anecdotes or speeches from Mehida, his presence underscores the collective effort required to rebuild Jerusalem. He represents one of many unnamed leaders whose obedience to divine instruction facilitated the return and reorganization of God’s people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Mehida appears in the genealogical records of Ezra and Nehemiah, marking a family that returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem. This brief mention reminds us that God’s restoration work relies on ordinary people who step forward in obedience. Each name in these lists represents a real person with a story, contributing to the larger narrative of renewal.
For believers today, this highlights the value of heritage and community. Just as Mehida’s family preserved their identity through careful record-keeping, we too are called to hold fast to our spiritual roots. Our individual acts of faith, though small, become part of God’s enduring plan for His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Mehida2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְחִידָ֖א2×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:52
the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
This verse lists Mehida among the returning exiles, showing his family's role in re-establishing the community after the Babylonian captivity.
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Nehemiah 7:54
the children of Bazlith, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,
The repetition of this name in Nehemiah confirms the accuracy of the census and underscores the importance of maintaining tribal lineage during restoration.