Lexical Definition
מִרְיָם Miryâm (meer-yawm') Miriam N:N-F-P
from מְרִי; rebelliously
Miriam.
- § Miriam = "rebellion"
- Mirjam, the name of two Israelitesses
1) elder sister of Moses and Aaron
2) a woman of Judah
See Greek: Μαρία
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִרְיָֽם | Miriam | Num.12.15 |
| מִרְיָ֨ם | Miriam | Exod.15.20 |
| מִרְיָ֥ם | Miriam | Num.26.59 |
| מִרְיָ֤ם | Miriam | Num.12.1 |
| מִרְיָ֛ם | Miriam | Num.12.15 |
| מִרְיָ֖ם | Miriam | Num.12.10 • Num.12.10 |
| מִרְיָ֔ם | Miriam | Num.12.4 • Num.20.1 |
| מִרְיָ֑ם | Miriam | Exod.15.21 |
| לְמִרְיָ֑ם | to Miriam | Deut.24.9 |
| וּמִרְיָֽם | and Miriam | Mic.6.4 |
| וּמִרְיָ֔ם | and Miriam | Num.12.5 |
| וּמִרְיָ֑ם | and Miriam | 1Chr.6.3 |
Extended Information
- A woman of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.15.20
- daughter of: Amram (עַמְרָם) and Jochebed (יוֹכֶבֶד)
- sister of: Moses (מֹשֶׁה) and Aaron (אַהֲרוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִרְיָם proper name, feminine and masculine
1. feminine sister of Aaron Exod 15:20 (E), and of Moses and Aaron Num 26:59 (P), 1Chr 5:29* named also Exod 15:21 (E), Num 12:1; Num 12:4; Num 12:5; Num 12:10 (twice in verse); Num 12:15 (twice in verse); Num 20:1 (all J E), Deut 24:9; Mic 6:4. ᵐ5 Μαριαμ.
2. masculine (probably) a Judahite 1Chr 4:17. ᵐ5 τὸν Μαιων, ᵐ5L Μωεωρ.
מְרִירוּת, מְרִירִי see מרר. מֹ֫רֶךְ see רכך. מֶרְכָּב, מֶרְכָּבָה see רכב. [מַרְכֹּ֫לֶת see רכל. I.מִרְמָה see רמה.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 15:20 · 15:21 |
| Numbers | 12:1 · 12:4 · 12:5 · 12:10 · 12:15 · 20:1 · 26:59 |
| Deuteronomy | 24:9 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:17 · 5:29* |
| Micah | 6:4 |
Profile
Female • Moses' sister • Moses' sister, a prophetess who led women in worship.
Moses' sister living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, was a prophetess who played a significant role in the Exodus and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
- Moses' sister from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.15.20;
- only referred to as Miriam מִרְיָם;
- daughter of Amram עַמְרָם and Jochebed יוֹכֶבֶד;
- a sister of Moses מֹשֶׁה and Aaron אַהֲרוֹן.
Miriam was the sister of Moses and Aaron, and a prominent figure in the Exodus narrative. She first appears in Exodus 15:20-21, where she is described as a prophetess who led the women of Israel in worship and dance after the crossing of the Red Sea. This event highlights her leadership role among the women and her musical abilities.
However, Miriam's life was not without controversy. In Numbers 12:1-15, she and Aaron criticized Moses for marrying a Cushite woman and challenged his authority as God's chosen leader. As a result, God punished Miriam with leprosy, but she was healed after Moses interceded on her behalf. This incident serves as a warning against questioning God's appointed leaders.
Miriam's death is recorded in Numbers 20:1, which takes place near the end of the Israelites' forty years of wandering in the wilderness. Her significance in Israel's history is further emphasized in Micah 6:4, where she is mentioned alongside Moses and Aaron as one of the leaders God sent to guide the people out of Egypt.
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