מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ
𐤌𐤂𐤐𐤉𐤏𐤔
magepiash
Magpiash
apparently from גּוּף or נָגַף and עָשׁ; exterminator of (the) moth; Magpiash, an Israelite; Magpiash.
Nehemiah 10:21 · Word #1
Lexicon H4047
| Lemma | מַגְפִּיעָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤂𐤐𐤉𐤏𐤔 |
| Transliteration | Magpîyʻâsh |
| Strong's | H4047 |
| In-context | Magpiash |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H4047-01
Moth-Striker
| Root | נגף + עשׁ (n-g-p + ʿ-š) |
| Core Meanings | to strike, smite, strike down; moth, consuming insect |
| Semantic Range | Personal name meaning "moth-striker" or "exterminator of the moth"; evokes imagery of striking, destroying, or overcoming what consumes. |
| Conceptual Significance | Though borne by a post-exilic Israelite, the name reflects biblical imagery of striking and removal of what corrupts or consumes (cf. moth as a symbol of decay), subtly conveying themes of judgment, cleansing, or triumph over corruption. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular Hebrew proper noun; likely a compound name built from a verbal root (נגף) and a noun (עשׁ), conveying an agentive sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name appears to combine נגף ("to strike, smite") with עשׁ ("moth"), yielding the sense "one who strikes the moth." As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), the rendering preserves its personal-name form while transparently reflecting the active, striking force inherent in the verbal root. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 10:21 | מַגְפִּיעָ֥שׁ | magepiash | Magpiash |