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Maaseiah

מַעֲשֵׂיָהוּ · ma.a.se.yah · H4641R“the work of the Lord” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in Nehemiah

Who he was

Maaseiah was a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people during the time of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 8:7). After the reading of the Law by Ezra, Maaseiah was among the Levites who instructed the people and helped them understand the meaning of the words (Nehemiah 8:7–8). The Levites' role in teaching and interpreting the Law was crucial for the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community, as they sought to reestablish their covenant relationship with God. Maaseiah's involvement in this event demonstrates the importance of the Levites as teachers and spiritual guides for the people.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Nehemiah 1 mention

What the dictionary says

The work of Jehovah.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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