Lexicon Zakkay: Zaccai Original Word: זַכַּי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zaccai From zakak; pure; Zakkai, an Israelite -- Zaccai. see HEBREW zakak NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakak Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Zaccai (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַכַּי proper name, masculine head of family of returned exiles, זַכָּ֔י Ezra 2:9 (ᵐ5 Ζακχου, ᵐ5L Ζακχαιου) = Nehemiah 7:14 (ᵐ5 Ζαθου, A Ζακχουρ, ᵐ5L Ζακχαιου); perhaps = זַכַּי Nehemiah 3:20 Qr (Kt זַבַּי q. v.; ᵐ5 Ζαβ(ρ)ου, ᵐ5L Ραββαι). **Nestle (privately) suggests that this might be abbreviated from זכריה. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָכָה (zakah), meaning "to be pure" or "to be clean."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2195, Ζακχαῖος (Zacchaeus). Zacchaeus is a Greek name that appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, where Zacchaeus is a tax collector who encounters Jesus. The name Zacchaeus shares a similar root meaning of "pure" or "innocent," reflecting the linguistic and cultural connections between the Hebrew and Greek traditions. Usage: Zakkai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a post-exilic Jew mentioned in the genealogies. Context: Zakkai is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the post-exilic period. He is listed among the descendants of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem and Judah after the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, Zakkai is noted in the genealogical records as the father of Baruch, who was one of the leaders of the people during the time of Nehemiah. The name Zakkai reflects a common practice of naming individuals with attributes or qualities, in this case, "pure" or "innocent," which may have been a desired characteristic or a reflection of the individual's reputation or family heritage. Forms and Transliterations זַכָּ֔י זכי zak·kāy zakKai zakkāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:9 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י זַכָּ֔י שְׁבַ֥ע מֵא֖וֹת NAS: the sons of Zaccai, 760; KJV: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred INT: the children of Zaccai seven hundred Nehemiah 7:14 2 Occurrences |
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