מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ
ma.a.se.yah
Maaseiah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe word מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ (ma.a.se.yah) appears to be a proper name designating a person. It is composed of the elements "ma'asei," which likely signifies "action" or "deed," and "Yah," a theophoric element referencing the deity Yahweh. Given its singular occurrence in the Bible, the scope and range of this personal name are uncertain. However, its structure suggests a connection to a person's notable achievements or character, possibly associated with divine influence. As a singular occurrence, the significance of this name relies on understanding its context, which is not provided by the lexicon. Nonetheless, the combination of human and divine elements implies a special or notable relationship with the divine. Further inquiry into the context where it appears is needed to appreciate the full potential meaning of this personal name.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text