### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Miçpereth**, represented by `{{H4559}}`, is a name for an **Israelite**, meaning **enumeration**. It appears only **1 time** in **1 verse**, marking its specific use within a significant historical record in scripture.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole biblical appearance of **Miçpereth** `{{H4559}}` is in a list of prominent individuals who returned with **Zerubbabel** `{{H2216}}`. This occurs in [[Nehemiah 7:7]], which documents the leaders among the **people** `{{H5971}}` of **Israel** `{{H3478}}` who **came** `{{H935}}` back from exile. The verse serves as a historical record, enumerating the key figures of this significant event, and the name **Mispereth** is listed among other leaders like **Nehemiah** `{{H5166}}`, **Mordecai** `{{H4782}}`, and **Bilshan** `{{H1114}}`.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the appearance of **Mispereth**:
* `{{H2216}}` **Zᵉrubbâbel** (descended of (i.e. from) Babylon, i.e. born there; Zerubbabel, an Israelite): The primary leader of the returning group, with whom **Mispereth** is listed as having **came** `{{H935}}` [[Nehemiah 7:7]].
* `{{H5166}}` **Nᵉchemyâh** (consolation of Jah; Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites): A prominent leader mentioned in the same list, emphasizing the caliber of the leadership group that included **Mispereth** [[Nehemiah 7:7]].
* `{{H4557}}` **miçpâr** (a number...narration): This word for **number** appears in the same verse, underscoring the purpose of the list as an enumeration of the **men** `{{H582}}` of the **people** `{{H5971}}` of **Israel** `{{H3478}}` [[Nehemiah 7:7]].
* `{{H5971}}` **ʻam** (a people (as a congregated unit)): This term defines the group **Mispereth** belonged to as a congregated unit, the **people** of **Israel** `{{H3478}}` [[Nehemiah 7:7]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H4559}}` is found in its context rather than in the individual.
* **Historical Documentation:** The inclusion of **Mispereth** `{{H4559}}` within a detailed list emphasizes the importance of recording the specific individuals God used to restore the **people** `{{H5971}}` of **Israel** `{{H3478}}`. The name's meaning, "enumeration," aligns perfectly with the verse's stated purpose of providing a **number** `{{H4557}}` of the leaders [[Nehemiah 7:7]].
* **Collective Restoration:** **Mispereth** is not mentioned for individual deeds but as part of a collective. This highlights the theological theme of a community being restored together under God's guidance, with each person playing a role.
* **Evidence of Faithfulness:** The careful enumeration of leaders, including **Mispereth**, serves as a tangible testament to God's faithfulness in gathering His **people** `{{H5971}}`. The list itself is evidence of the promise of restoration being fulfilled.
### Summary
In summary, **Miçpereth** `{{H4559}}` is a name that appears once in scripture, yet its meaning of **enumeration** perfectly fits its context. Found only in the list of leaders returning with **Zerubbabel** [[Nehemiah 7:7]], its significance is not derived from individual actions but from its inclusion in the meticulous record of God's restoration of the **people** `{{H5971}}` of **Israel** `{{H3478}}`. It serves as a reminder that the biblical narrative values both the collective community and the specific individuals who constitute it.
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