2216. Zorobabel

Lexicon

Zorobabel: Zerubbabel

Original Word: Ζοροβάβελ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Zorobabel
Pronunciation: zor-oh-BAB-el
Phonetic Spelling: (dzor-ob-ab'-el)
Definition: Zerubbabel
Meaning: Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel (Salathiel) and father of Abiud and Rhesa.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zerubbabel

Of Hebrew origin (Zrubbabel); Zorobabel (i.e. Zerubbabel), an Israelite -- Zorobabel.

see HEBREW Zrubbabel

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Zerubbabel
Definition
Zerubbabel, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Zerubbabel (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2216: Ζοροβαβέλ

Ζοροβαβέλ, in Josephus, Ζοροβαβηλος, Ζοροβαβελου, ὁ, (זְרֻבָּבֶל, i. e. either for זְרוּבָבֶל dispersed in Babylonia or for בָּבֶל זְרוּעַ begotten in Babylonia), Zerubbabel, Vulg.Zorobabel, a descendant of David, the leader of the first colony of the Jews on their return from the Babylonian exile: Matthew 1:12; Luke 3:27.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name זְרֻבָּבֶל (Zerubbabel)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H2216 זְרֻבָּבֶל (Zerubbabel)

Usage: The name Ζοροβάβελ appears in the New Testament as a reference to a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, specifically in the genealogies recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

Context: Ζοροβάβελ, or Zerubbabel, is a prominent figure in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He was the grandson of Jehoiachin, the penultimate king of Judah, and played a crucial role in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylonian captivity. As a leader of the first group of returning exiles, Zerubbabel was appointed as the governor of Judah under the Persian king Cyrus the Great.

Zerubbabel is best known for his leadership in the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This monumental task was undertaken with the support of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah, who encouraged the people to complete the work despite opposition and challenges. The rebuilding of the temple was a significant event in Jewish history, symbolizing the restoration of worship and the re-establishment of the Jewish community in their homeland.

In the New Testament, Ζοροβάβελ is mentioned in the genealogies of Jesus Christ, highlighting his importance in the Messianic line. In Matthew 1:12-13, Zerubbabel is listed as an ancestor of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Similarly, in Luke 3:27, he is included in the genealogy of Jesus, underscoring his role in the fulfillment of God's promises to David and the continuation of the Davidic line.

The legacy of Ζοροβάβελ is one of faithfulness and leadership during a pivotal time in Israel's history. His efforts in rebuilding the temple and restoring the community's spiritual life are remembered as acts of devotion to God and His covenant with Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

Ζοροβαβελ Ζοροβαβέλ Ζοροβάβελ Zorobabel Zorobábel

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 1:12 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ζοροβάβελ
NAS: the father of Zerubbabel.
KJV: Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
INT: was father of Zerubbabel

Matthew 1:13 N
GRK: Ζοροβάβελ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: Zerubbabel was the father of Abihud,
KJV: And Zorobabel begat Abiud;
INT: Zerubbabel moreover was father of

Luke 3:27 N
GRK: Ῥησά τοῦ Ζοροβάβελ τοῦ Σαλαθιήλ
NAS: the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel,
KJV: which was [the son] of Rhesa, which was [the son] of Zorobabel, which was [the son] of Salathiel,
INT: of Rhesa of Zerubbabel of Shealtiel

Strong's Greek 2216
3 Occurrences

Ζοροβάβελ — 3 Occ.