Biblica Analytica
H4317N Hebrew

מִיכָאֵל

mi.kha.el

Michael

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Michael
Transliteration
mi.kha.el
Strong's Number
H4317N
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The word מִיכָאֵל (mi.kha.el) is a personal name, specifically designated as a proper noun (Semantic domain: Proper Name: Person) in Hebrew. According to the short definition, it translates to the English name "Michael." This strong, unique name occurs only once in the Bible. Considering its exclusive appearance, the name מִיכָאֵל holds significant, but perhaps localized, importance. Its usage is limited to one instance, indicating a specific reference rather than a recurring theme or concept. As a proper name, it directly identifies a particular individual in the biblical narrative, shedding light on a character, event, or story surrounding this person. The uniqueness of this name suggests that its owner, Michael, was a distinct and noteworthy figure in the biblical context.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4317N
Lemma
מִיכָאֵל
Transliteration
mi.kha.el
Definition
Michael
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text