Lexical Summary Mirmah: Mirmah Original Word: מִרְמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mirma The same as mirmah; Mirmah, an Israelite -- Mirma. see HEBREW mirmah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Mirmah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. מִרְמָה proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:10; ᵐ5 Ιμαμα, A ᵐ5L Μαρμ(ι)α. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Background Mirmah is a Benjaminite personal name formed from the Hebrew stem רמה (ramah) that elsewhere conveys the idea of deceit or guile. When used as a common noun or adjective the root usually carries a negative moral sense, yet here it is borne simply as a proper name. Scripture often preserves such ironic or providential nuances in names, reminding the reader that God’s redemptive purposes unfold even through frail and imperfect family lines. Biblical Occurrence The name appears once in the Old Testament: 1 Chronicles 8:10. The Berean Standard Bible reads, “Jeuz, Sakia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of families.” Place in Benjaminite Genealogy 1 Chronicles 8 traces the descendants of Benjamin, particularly those associated with the town of Geba and later with Jerusalem after the exile (8:28). Mirmah is listed as one of the sons born to Shaharaim by his wife Hodesh after Shaharaim had resettled in Moab and subsequently returned (8:8-10). The brief notice places Mirmah among clan leaders (“heads of families”), indicating that his line contributed to the social and military structure of the tribe. Benjamin’s genealogies were especially significant for validating land claims, military duties, and temple service after the return from captivity (cf. Ezra 2:1; Nehemiah 11:4-7). Historical Setting The Chronicler composed his work for post-exilic Israel to reaffirm identity and covenant continuity. By recording figures such as Mirmah, he demonstrated that even lesser-known households were remembered before God and retained a stake in the restoration community. The reference also shows the tribe’s mobility—southward toward Moab in times of pressure and back into the land when conditions allowed—illustrating God’s providence over dispersed families. Theological and Ministry Reflections 1. Divine faithfulness through flawed people: The name “Mirmah” (root “deceit”) juxtaposed with his status as a clan chief highlights that God’s purposes advance through sinners who rely on grace rather than pedigree. Lessons for Contemporary Ministry • Uphold transparency and truth in leadership, recognizing how hidden deceit erodes communal trust. Forms and Transliterations מִרְמָ֑ה מרמה mir·māh mirMah mirmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:10 HEB: שָֽׂכְיָ֖ה וְאֶת־ מִרְמָ֑ה אֵ֥לֶּה בָנָ֖יו NAS: Sachia, Mirmah. These KJV: and Shachia, and Mirma. These [were] his sons, INT: Jeuz and Shachia Mirmah These were his sons 1 Occurrence |
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