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Mispar
Mispereth, numbering; showing; increase of tribute
מִסְפָּר mis.par
Mispar (Hebrew: מִסְפָּר, mis.par) means “Mispereth, numbering; showing; increase of tribute”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Baanah in Ezra 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Mispar
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Return
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Ezra 2:2 |
| Last appears | Nehemiah 7:7 |
| Cross-references | 41 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Bigvai co-occurrence Appears with Bigvai in Ezra 2.
- Bilshan co-occurrence Appears with Bilshan in Ezra 2.
- Mordecai co-occurrence Appears with Mordecai in Ezra 2.
- Reelaiah co-occurrence Appears with Reelaiah in Ezra 2.
- Nehemiah co-occurrence Appears with Nehemiah in Ezra 2.
- Baanah co-occurrence Appears with Baanah in Ezra 2.
- Nahamani co-occurrence Appears with Nahamani in Nehemiah 7.
- Seraiah co-occurrence Appears with Seraiah in Ezra 2.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.2; also called Mispereth at Neh.7.7;
Also named: mis.pe.ret (מִסְפֶּרֶת "Mispereth" H4559)
§ Mispar = "number"
1) one of those who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
1a) also 'Mispereth'
Mispar, also known as Mispereth, was among the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
The biblical story
Mispar, also referred to as Mispereth, is mentioned in Ezr.2.2 and Neh.7.7 as one of the individuals who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. He was part of the first group of exiles who made the journey back to their homeland under the leadership of Zerubbabel, following the decree of King Cyrus of Persia.
The name Mispar appears in the list of returnees in Ezra, while in the parallel passage in Nehemiah, the name is recorded as Mispereth. This variation in spelling may be due to differences in pronunciation or transcription over time.
Apart from being listed among the returnees, no further information is provided about Mispar's background, family, or specific role in the community. However, his presence on this list indicates that he was a part of the initial wave of Jewish exiles who took the opportunity to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their lives in their ancestral homeland.
The return of Mispar and the others marked the beginning of a new era in Jewish history, as they sought to reestablish their identity, rebuild the Temple, and restore their religious and cultural practices in the face of numerous challenges. The inclusion of Mispar's name in these records serves as a testament to the resilience and faith of the Jewish people during this pivotal time in their history.
Key verses
Mispar appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:
Ezra 2:2 -
Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this;
Nehemiah 7:7
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Ezra (1)
- Ezra 2:2
Nehemiah (1)
- Nehemiah 7:7