מֵישָׁע (me.sah)
me.sah
Mareshah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Meishah is a proper name found only once in the Hebrew Bible, appearing in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 2:42. The text identifies him as a son of Caleb and grandson of Hezron, placing him within the lineage of the tribe of Judah during the period leading up to the settlement of Canaan. His name appears in a long list of siblings that includes Hur and Achsah.
The etymology of Meishah connects it to the Hebrew root for deliverance or salvation. This meaning aligns with other names in his family line, reflecting a theological hope or recognition of God’s intervention. As one of Caleb’s eldest sons by his wife Azubah, he holds a specific place in the tribal history recorded in Chronicles.
The scarcity of this name in Scripture highlights how much of Israel’s ancestry is preserved through these detailed lists. While Meishah himself does not appear in any narrative events, his inclusion serves to document the continuity of Caleb’s family line, linking the wilderness generation to those who would later inhabit the land.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names in Scripture often carry more weight than we immediately notice. Meishah appears in a genealogy, yet his name points to deliverance. This reminds us that every person in God’s family has a purpose, even when their story is brief.
We see this in 1 Chronicles 2:42, where he is listed among Caleb’s sons. His inclusion shows how God preserves the memory of those who walk with Him. It is a quiet assurance that no one is forgotten in the grand plan of redemption.
When you read these lists, consider your own place in the lineage of faith. You are part of a story that stretches back to the promises of old and forward to the hope of Christ. Your life matters to Him, just as Meishah’s did.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Mesha1×
- Mareshah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מָרֵשָׁ֖ה1×
- מֵישָׁ֥ע1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:42
The sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were Mesha his firstborn, who was the father of Ziph, and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron.
This verse places Meishah as the firstborn son of Caleb, establishing his role in the continuation of Judah's tribal lineage.