Strong’s H4077
מָדַי
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Maday
Pronunciation
mah-dah'ee
Definition
Media, Medes
Meaning
a Madian
Usage
The term "Maday" refers to the region and people of Media, an ancient kingdom located in what is now northwestern Iran. In the Bible, the Medes are often mentioned in conjunction with the Persians, as they formed a significant part of the Medo-Persian Empire. The Medes are depicted as a powerful and influential people, particularly during the time of the Babylonian and Persian empires.
Bible references
Daniel 5:31