מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ
𐤌𐤂𐤐𐤉𐤏𐤔
Magepiash
Magpiash
Magpiash, a proper name designating an Israelite leader involved in the post-exilic return and communal covenant renewal in Yehud (the province of Judah). While the name may suggest a sense relating to striking, attacking, or afflicting—possibly with reference to an insect pest (moth)—its exact lexical nuance is uncertain and functions primarily as a personal name in biblical usage.
Nehemiah 10:21 · Word #1
Lexicon H4047
| Lemma | מַגְפִּיעָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤂𐤐𐤉𐤏𐤔 |
| Transliteration | Magepiash |
| Strong's | H4047 |
| Definition | Magpiash, a proper name designating an Israelite leader involved in the post-exilic return and communal covenant renewal in Yehud (the province of Judah). While the name may suggest a sense relating to striking, attacking, or afflicting—possibly with reference to an insect pest (moth)—its exact lexical nuance is uncertain and functions primarily as a personal name in biblical usage. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Magpiash |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4047-01
Moth-Striker
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular noun; compound personal name; no inflectional affixes in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name appears to be a compound built from נגף (to strike, smite) and עשׁ (moth), suggesting an agent-like sense. "Moth-Striker" preserves the active striking nuance of the root while reflecting its function as a masculine singular proper name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Magepiash
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Moth-Striker |