מְשִׁלֵּמִית (me.shil.le.mit)
me.shil.le.mit
Meshillemith
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Meshillemith identifies a specific Levite priest from the tribe of Levi who served during the period of the Exile and Return. Listed in 1 Chronicles 9:12, he is recorded as the son of Immer and the father of Meshullam. This individual appears again in Nehemiah 11:13 under the variant spelling Meshillemoth, indicating that these two forms refer to the same person within the post-exilic priestly lineage.
Etymologically, the name derives from a root meaning "recompense" or "payment." As a proper noun, it likely reflects a theological sentiment regarding God’s faithful repayment or restoration of His people after their time in Babylon. The variation between Meshillemith and Meshillemoth is a common linguistic shift in Hebrew names, where the feminine ending may reflect dialectal usage or scribal tradition without changing the core identity of the priest.
Though mentioned only twice in Scripture, his inclusion in these genealogical records highlights the importance of maintaining accurate priestly lines during the restoration of Jerusalem. These lists served to re-establish tribal identities and religious duties for the community returning from exile, preserving the heritage of those who ministered in the rebuilt temple.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Meshillemith means 'recompense' or 'payment.' In 1 Chronicles 9:12, it identifies a Levite priest who helped restore worship after the exile. This name reminds us that God keeps His promises to repay faithfulness.
Even when history seems lost in lists of names, God remembers those who serve Him. Meshillemith’s lineage shows how carefully the people preserved their heritage. For you, this means your service matters to God, even if no one else sees it.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Meshillemith1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מְשִׁלֵּמִ֖ית1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 9:12
and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah; and Maasai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Meshillemith, the son of Immer;
This verse places Meshillemith in the priestly line of Immer, showing his role in restoring temple worship after the exile.