Lexical Summary Hoshayah: Hoshayah Original Word: הוֹשִׁעִיה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hoshaiah From yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Hoshajah, the name of two Israelites -- Hoshaiah. see HEBREW yasha' see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yasha and Yah Definition "Yah has saved," two Isr. NASB Translation Hoshaiah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs הוֺשַׁעֲיָה proper name, masculine (Yah has saved) — 1 a prince of Judah Nehemiah 12:32, ᵐ5 Ωσαια. 2 father of Azariah or Jezaniah, a chief in time of Jeremiah Jeremiah 42:1; Jeremiah 43:2, ᵐ5 Μαας(ς)αιος, etc. Topical Lexicon Overview A personal name borne by two Old Testament figures whose appearances mark both the darkest hour of Judah’s exile and the joyful dawn of restoration, subtly reminding readers that the LORD’s saving hand is present in judgment and in renewal. Occurrences Hoshaiah the Processional Leader (Nehemiah 12:32) During the dedication of Jerusalem’s rebuilt wall, Nehemiah divides the people into two great thanksgiving choirs. The text records, “and after them went Hoshaiah and half of the leaders of Judah” (Nehemiah 12:32). Marching beside civic officials, Hoshaiah personifies the reunion of worship and governance. His role highlights: Hoshaiah of Anathoth: Father of Jezaniah and Azariah (Jeremiah 42:1; 43:2) A generation earlier, in the chaotic aftermath of Jerusalem’s fall, two sons of Hoshaiah emerge as commanders of the surviving forces. Key observations: – Spiritual heritage does not guarantee obedience; a godly name can be carried by an ungodly heart. – The episode underscores Jeremiah’s lonely faithfulness and the remnant’s tragedy in choosing Egypt, reversing the exodus narrative and illustrating Proverbs 14:12. – Hoshaiah himself remains silent in the record, yet his family stands at the intersection of obedience and apostasy. Historical Significance 1. Two bookends of the exile period: one Hoshaiah is connected to the flight toward Egypt, the other to the homecoming celebration in Jerusalem, framing the exile–restoration motif. Ministry Lessons • True inquiry requires a surrendered will; otherwise, seeking counsel becomes a ritual masking rebellion (James 1:22). Theological Reflections The repetition of a name evoking salvation during both national ruin and national rejoicing affirms the constancy of God’s saving purpose. The contrast between Hoshaiah’s defiant sons and the worship-leading Hoshaiah under Nehemiah prefigures the gospel’s call: some reject, others rejoice, yet the LORD remains “mighty to save” (Isaiah 63:1). See Also Hoshea; Joshua; Remnant; Exile and Restoration; Jeremiah, Book of; Nehemiah, Book of. Forms and Transliterations הוֹשַֽׁעְיָ֑ה הוֹשַֽׁעְיָה֙ הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה הושעיה hō·wō·ša‘·yāh hoShaYah hōwōša‘yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:32 HEB: וַיֵּ֤לֶךְ אַחֲרֵיהֶם֙ הוֹשַׁ֣עְיָ֔ה וַחֲצִ֖י שָׂרֵ֥י NAS: Hoshaiah and half of the leaders KJV: them went Hoshaiah, and half INT: along and after Hoshaiah and half of the leaders Jeremiah 42:1 Jeremiah 43:2 3 Occurrences |
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