Lexical Definition
מָעַי Mâʻay (maw-ah'-ee) Maai N:N-M-P
probably from מֵעֶה; sympathetic
Maai.
- § Maai = "compassionate"
- Maai, an Israelite
1) one of the sons of Asaph who took part in the musical service at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מָעַ֞י | Maai | Neh.12.36 |
| Μαϊα | Maai | LXX.Neh.12.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36
- son of: Jonathan (יוֹנָתָן)
- brother of: Zechariah (זְכַרְיָה), Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה), Azarel (עֲזַרְאֵל), Milalai (מִלֲלַי), Gilalai (גִּלֲלַי), Nethanel (נְתַנְאֵל), Judah (יְהוּדָה) and Hanani (חֲנָנִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מָעַי proper name, masculine a musician Neh 12:36 ᵐ5 אc, a Μααι, ᵐ5L Μαια. מֵעִים see מעה. מַעְיָן see below עין.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 12:36 |
Profile
Male • Returned musician • Levite musician who participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Maai, a Levite musician, participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.12.36).
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.36;
- only referred to as Maai מָעַי;
- son of Jonathan יוֹנָתָן;
- a brother of Zechariah זְכַרְיָה, Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה, Azarel עֲזַרְאֵל, Milalai מִלֲלַי, Gilalai גִּלֲלַי, Nethanel נְתַנְאֵל, Judah יְהוּדָה and Hanani חֲנָנִי.
Maai was a Levite musician who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah (Neh.12.36). After the completion of the wall's reconstruction, Nehemiah organized a grand dedication ceremony that involved two large choirs processing around the city on top of the wall (Neh.12.27-43). Maai is listed among the Levite musicians who played instruments and sang during this celebratory event. The participation of Levite musicians in the dedication ceremony highlights the importance of music and worship in the religious life of the Jewish community. No further information is provided about Maai's specific role or personal life in the biblical text. His inclusion in the list of musicians demonstrates the significance of the Levites' musical duties in the context of religious celebrations and the restoration of Jerusalem during the post-exilic period.
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