מִשְׁרָעִי
𐤌𐤔𐤓𐤏𐤉
Misherai
H4954 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Gentilic designation referring to an inhabitant or group of inhabitants of Mishra (מִשְׁרָע), a place name mentioned in genealogical lists. Refers specifically to the population originating from or associated with Mishra.
Semantic Range
inhabitant of Mishra, member of the Mishraite clan
Root / Etymology
The term appears to be formed from the place name Mishra (מִשְׁרָע), which itself is possibly derived from an unattested root מ־ש־ר, potentially related to a Hebrew root meaning 'to stretch out' or 'extend,' though this is not attested elsewhere; thus, etymology uncertain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
מִשְׁרָעִי occurs only in genealogical contexts (e.g., 1 Chronicles 2:53), designating a clan or group descended from or located in Mishra. The exact location and significance of Mishra are uncertain. The identification is collective rather than individual. Comparison: Unlike the more well-known ethnic designations in biblical genealogies (e.g., Israelite, Jerahmeelite, Kenite), the Mishraites are unique to the Chronicler’s genealogies and do not appear elsewhere. English translation as 'Mishraite' follows Hebrew usage closely but may obscure the collective/geographic nuance conveyed in the original context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patrial from an unused noun from an unused root; probably meaning to stretch out; extension; a Mishraite, or inhabitant (collectively) of Mishra; Mishraites.
Bantu Hebrew
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משר (m-š-r) — stretch out, extend (uncertain/attested only indirectly)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4954-01 |
וְ/הַ/מִּשְׁרָעִ֑י | vehamisherai | HC/Td/Ngmsa |
and the Mishraites | and the Mishraite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4954-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:53 | וְ/הַ/מִּשְׁרָעִ֑י | vehamisherai | HC/Td/Ngmsa |
and the Mishraites | and the Mishraite |