Original Word: מִיכָיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Miykayah
Pronunciation: mee-kah-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (me-kaw-yaw')
Definition: Micaiah
Meaning: Micajah

Micah, Michaiah

From miy and (the prefix derivative from) kiy and Yahh; who (is) like Jah?; Micajah, the name of two Israelites -- Micah, Michaiah. Compare Miykah.

see HEBREW miy

see HEBREW kiy

see HEBREW Yahh

see HEBREW Miykah

Word Origin
from mi, ki and Yah
Definition
"Who is like Yah?" the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Micaiah (3).

מִיכָיָה proper name, masculine 1. the canonical prophet, Micah, Jeremiah 26:18 Kt (Qr מִיכָה, as Micah 1:1).

2 Nehemiah 12:35 (called מִיכָא Nehemiah 11:17,22).

3 Nehemiah 12:41

4 2 Kings 22:12 ("" 2 Chronicles 34:20 מִיכָה).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew components מִי (mi, "who"), כָּ (ka, "like"), and יָה (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning "Who is like Yahweh?"

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Micajah in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of names bearing theophoric elements is present in Greek as well, where names often incorporate elements of the divine, such as Theophilus ("friend of God") or Timothy ("honoring God").

Usage: The name Micajah is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to individuals who bear this name. It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh.

Context: • Micajah is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, representing individuals who are often associated with prophetic or priestly roles. The name itself is a testament to the monotheistic belief in the supremacy of Yahweh, the God of Israel.
• In the context of the biblical narrative, individuals named Micajah are often depicted as faithful servants of God, reflecting the meaning of their name through their actions and words.
• The name is a variant of the more commonly known name Micaiah, which appears in several biblical accounts. For example, Micaiah, the son of Imlah, is a prophet who boldly speaks the truth to King Ahab, as recorded in 1 Kings 22.
• The use of the name Micajah in the biblical text underscores the cultural and religious significance of names in ancient Israel, where names were often chosen to convey theological truths or personal characteristics.

מִ֣יכָיָ֔ה מִיכָה֙ מִיכָיָ֜ה מִיכָיָ֧ה מיכה מיכיה mî·ḵā·yāh mî·ḵāh miChah michaYah mîḵāh mîḵāyāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts