Micheas; Michaeas
TextsWhat is the meaning of Micheas; Michaeas in the Bible?
Mickeas is a variant name for the prophet Micah, mentioned in 2 Esdras 1:39.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids in tracing the transmission history of the Apocrypha and understanding how scribal traditions influenced the naming of biblical figures in secondary literature.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Micheas; Michaeas functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Micheas; Michaeas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Micheas; Michaeas clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Micheas; Michaeas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/micheas-michaeas/