מִשְׁרָעִי (mish.ra.i)
mish.ra.i
Mishraite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The noun mishraʿi refers to a member of the Mishraites, a specific family group mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. This term appears only once, in 1 Chronicles 2:53, where it identifies one of the four clans associated with the town of Kirjath-jearim.
Lexical sources note that the etymology of the name is uncertain, though some traditions link it to a figure named Mishrait. The meaning "touching evil" found in some older concordances is speculative and not widely accepted by modern scholars, who primarily treat it as a proper tribal identifier rather than a descriptive adjective.
Its sole occurrence places the Mishraites among the descendants of Jerahmeel, highlighting the detailed genealogical records preserved in Chronicles. This brief mention serves to locate a minor clan within the broader social and territorial structure of ancient Judah, without offering further narrative or theological development.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Bible preserves names that might seem obscure at first glance, yet they hold a quiet significance for our understanding of God's care. The term Mishraite appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, identifying a specific family group within the broader community of Judah. These records were not merely administrative lists; they were sacred documents that affirmed identity, heritage, and belonging for the people of Israel.
For believers today, this detail reminds us that God knows each person individually. Just as the Chronicler recorded the Mishraites alongside other clans, Scripture affirms that no one is overlooked in God's family tree. Your name is written in His book, and your place in the community of faith is secure.
This small fragment of history encourages us to value our own spiritual lineage and the connections we share with fellow believers. Whether your background is well-documented or less known, you are fully accounted for by God. Rest in the assurance that you belong to Him, just as these ancient families belonged to their covenant heritage.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ the/ Mishraite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הַ/מִּשְׁרָעִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:53
The families of Kiriath Jearim: the Ithrites, the Puthites, the Shumathites, and the Mishraites; from them came the Zorathites and the Eshtaolites.
This verse uniquely identifies the Mishraites as one of the four clans associated with Kirjath-jearim, preserving their specific place in the genealogy of Jerahmeel.