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Biblical Name · Hebrew/Babylonian Origin
Meshach Meaning in the Bible
Meshach
boy
Meshach means "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)", a boy's name of Hebrew/Babylonian origin. Meshach appears in the King James Bible, and Daniel 3:17-18 is the passage most often tied to it. Meshach embodies 'but if not' faith — trusting God's power while accepting His sovereignty, standing firm whether He delivers or not.
Is Meshach in the Bible?
Yes — Meshach (spelled Meshak in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/MEE-shak/
OriginHebrew/Babylonian
MeaningWho is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)
What does Meshach mean?
Meshach is a boy name of Hebrew/Babylonian origin meaning "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)". Meshach (originally Mishael) was one of Daniel's three friends who refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image.
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What does Meshach mean in the Bible?
Meshach means "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)" and is a name of Hebrew/Babylonian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
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.
Where does Meshach appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Meshach is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Daniel 3:17-18. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Meshach?
Meshach is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Meshach?
Meshach embodies 'but if not' faith — trusting God's power while accepting His sovereignty, standing firm whether He delivers or not.
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Meshach name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Meshach (spelled Meshak in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Meshach means "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)." It is a Hebrew/Babylonian name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew/Babylonian. Meshach comes into English from Hebrew/Babylonian and carries the sense "Who is like God? (Hebrew); Who is what Aku is? (Babylonian)." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Meshach
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Meshach?
You can read every verse where Meshach appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.