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H4333

מִישָׁאֵל

Mîyshâʼêl /mee-shaw-ale'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) corresponding to מִישָׁאֵל
MeaningMishael, an Israelite
KJV usageMishael.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Mîyshâʼêl — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word Mîyshâʼêl, represented by H4333, corresponds to the name Mishael. The base definition identifies him as an Israelite. It appears 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible, making it a highly specific personal name.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, H4333 is used to identify one of Daniel's companions. In a moment of crisis, Daniel went to his house and "made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions" Daniel 2:17. Mishael is named as part of this trusted inner circle who Daniel sought out before they collectively prayed to God for mercy regarding a secret Daniel 2:18.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for Mishael's identity and situation:

  • H2269 chăbar (companion): This word is used to describe the relationship between Daniel and his associates, including Mishael Daniel 2:17. It highlights their shared fate, as they were all sought to be slain together Daniel 2:13.
  • H2608 Chănanyâh (Hananiah): Defined as "Jah has favored," this is the name of the first companion listed alongside Mishael Daniel 2:17.
  • H5839 ʻĂzaryâh (Azariah): This word identifies the third companion named with Mishael, completing the group Daniel confided in Daniel 2:17.

Theological Significance

The single appearance of H4333 carries significant weight within its narrative context.

  • Fellowship in Crisis: Mishael is part of a group sought out by Daniel specifically to face a life-threatening decree. Their immediate response was to "desire mercies of the God of heaven" Daniel 2:18.
  • Shared Identity and Danger: As one of Daniel's "fellows" H2269, Mishael was subject to the same decree that the "wise men should be slain" Daniel 2:13. His identity is inseparable from the peril faced by the group.
  • Reliance on God: The purpose of Daniel informing Mishael and the others was so they would appeal to God together, demonstrating a collective reliance on divine intervention to avoid perishing Daniel 2:18.

Summary

In summary, H4333 is the proper name Mishael, found in a single, critical verse. While the name itself is rare, its context establishes Mishael as a key figure of faith and fellowship. He stands alongside Hananiah and Azariah as a trusted companion H2269 to Daniel, representing a member of a faithful remnant who turned to God in the face of death.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • מִישָׁאֵל

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2269 חֲבַר (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to חָבַר; an associate; companion, fellow. H2608 חֲנַנְיָה or חֲנַנְיָהוּ; from חָנַן and יָהּ; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites; Hananiah. H5839 עֲזַרְיָה (Aramaic) corresponding to עֲזַרְיָה; Azarjah, one of Daniel's companions; Azariah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.