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    Meshach

    Pronounced MEE-shak

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    ✓ In the King James Bible (spelled Meshak) — Yes — Meshach (spelled Meshak in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    Meaning
    "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)"
    Origin
    Hebrew/Babylonian

    Meshach (originally Mishael) was one of Daniel's three friends who refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image. Cast into a furnace heated seven times hotter than normal, they were joined by a fourth figure 'like the Son of God.' Their courage under pressure remains one of Scripture's most inspiring stories.

    Spiritual meaning

    Meshach embodies 'but if not' faith — trusting God's power while accepting His sovereignty, standing firm whether He delivers or not.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods."

      Daniel 3:17-18 (KJV) →
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