2147. Zikri

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Zikri: Zikri

Original Word: זִכְרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Zikriy
Pronunciation: ZIK-ree
Phonetic Spelling: (zik-ree')
Definition: Zikri
Meaning: Zicri

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zichri

From zakar; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites -- Zichri.

see HEBREW zakar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from zakar
Definition
the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Zichri (12).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

זִכְרִי proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ζεχρει, Ζαχρι, etc., except as below: —

1 a Reubenite 1 Chronicles 27:16.

2 a Judahite2Chronicles 17:16.

3 Levites:

a. Exodus 6:21 (P).

b. 1 Chronicles 26:25.

c. an Asaphite 1 Chronicles 9:15 "" Nehemiah 11:17 where read זכרי (for זַבְדִּי, q. v. ); compare also below זַכּוּר

3b. 4. a priest Nehemiah 12:17 (ᵐ5^L Ζαχαριας).

5 Benjamites:

a. 1 Chronicles 8:19.

b. 1 Chronicles 8:23.

c. 1 Chronicles 8:27.

d. Nehemiah 11:9.

6 father of a captain in Jehoiada's time2Chronicles 23:1 (ᵐ5 Ζαχαρια, ᵐ5^L Ζεχρι).

7 mighty man of Ephraim2Chronicles 28:7 (ᵐ5 Ἐζεχρει, ᵐ5^L Ζαχαριας).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָכַר (zakar), meaning "to remember."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name זִכְרִי (Zicri) in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and contexts. However, the concept of remembrance or being memorable can be related to Greek words like μνημονεύω (mnēmoneuō • Strong's Greek 3421), which means "to remember" or "to mention."

Usage: Zicri is used as a proper noun, specifically a masculine name, in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to several individuals across different contexts and genealogies.

Context: • Zicri is a name attributed to multiple individuals in the Old Testament. The name signifies someone who is memorable or renowned, reflecting the root meaning of remembrance.
• 1 Chronicles 8:19: Zicri is listed as a descendant of Benjamin, indicating his place within the tribe's genealogy.
• 1 Chronicles 9:15: Another Zicri is mentioned as a Levite, highlighting the name's occurrence across different tribes and roles within Israel.
• 1 Chronicles 27:16: Zicri is noted as a leader of the tribe of Manasseh, serving under King David's administration.
• 2 Chronicles 17:16: A Zicri is identified as a valiant warrior, the father of Amasiah, who volunteered himself for the service of the LORD.
• Nehemiah 11:9: Zicri is mentioned as an overseer in Jerusalem, indicating a position of authority and responsibility.
• The recurrence of the name Zicri across various tribes and roles suggests its popularity and the esteem associated with the concept of being memorable or renowned.

Forms and Transliterations

וְזִכְרִ֖י וְזִכְרִ֥י וְזִכְרִֽי׃ וזכרי וזכרי׃ זִכְרִ֑י זִכְרִ֔י זִכְרִ֖י זִכְרִ֣י ׀ זכרי vezichRi wə·ziḵ·rî wəziḵrî zichRi ziḵ·rî ziḵrî

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 6:21
HEB: קֹ֥רַח וָנֶ֖פֶג וְזִכְרִֽי׃
NAS: Korah and Nepheg and Zichri.
KJV: Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
INT: Korah and Nepheg and Zichri

1 Chronicles 8:19
HEB: וְיָקִ֥ים וְזִכְרִ֖י וְזַבְדִּֽי׃
NAS: Jakim, Zichri, Zabdi,
KJV: And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi,
INT: Jakim Zichri Zabdi

1 Chronicles 8:23
HEB: וְעַבְדּ֥וֹן וְזִכְרִ֖י וְחָנָֽן׃
NAS: Abdon, Zichri, Hanan,
KJV: And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan,
INT: Abdon Zichri Hanan

1 Chronicles 8:27
HEB: וְיַעֲרֶשְׁיָ֧ה וְאֵלִיָּ֛ה וְזִכְרִ֖י בְּנֵ֥י יְרֹחָֽם׃
NAS: Elijah and Zichri [were] the sons
KJV: and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons
INT: Jaareshiah Elijah and Zichri the sons of Jeroham

1 Chronicles 9:15
HEB: מִיכָ֔א בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֖י בֶּן־ אָסָֽף׃
NAS: the son of Zichri, the son
KJV: the son of Zichri, the son
INT: of Mica the son of Zichri the son of Asaph

1 Chronicles 26:25
HEB: וְיֹרָ֣ם בְּנ֔וֹ וְזִכְרִ֥י בְנ֖וֹ [וּשְׁלֹמֹות
NAS: his son, Zichri his son
KJV: his son, and Zichri his son,
INT: Joram his son Zichri his son Shelomith

1 Chronicles 27:16
HEB: אֱלִיעֶ֖זֶר בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֑י ס לַשִּׁ֨מְעוֹנִ֔י
NAS: the son of Zichri; for the Simeonites,
KJV: the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites,
INT: was Eliezer the son of Zichri the Simeonites Shephatiah

2 Chronicles 17:16
HEB: עֲמַסְיָ֣ה בֶן־ זִכְרִ֔י הַמִּתְנַדֵּ֖ב לַיהוָ֑ה
NAS: the son of Zichri, who volunteered
KJV: the son of Zichri, who willingly offered
INT: him Amasiah the son of Zichri offered the LORD

2 Chronicles 23:1
HEB: אֱלִישָׁפָ֥ט בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֖י עִמּ֥וֹ בַבְּרִֽית׃
NAS: the son of Zichri, [and they entered] into a covenant
KJV: the son of Zichri, into covenant
INT: and Elishaphat the son of Zichri into A covenant

2 Chronicles 28:7
HEB: וַֽיַּהֲרֹ֞ג זִכְרִ֣י ׀ גִּבּ֣וֹר אֶפְרַ֗יִם
NAS: And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim,
KJV: And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim,
INT: slew and Zichri A mighty of Ephraim

Nehemiah 11:9
HEB: וְיוֹאֵ֥ל בֶּן־ זִכְרִ֖י פָּקִ֣יד עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם
NAS: the son of Zichri was their overseer,
KJV: the son of Zichri [was] their overseer:
INT: Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer command

Nehemiah 12:17
HEB: לַאֲבִיָּ֖ה זִכְרִ֑י לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין לְמוֹעַדְיָ֖ה
NAS: of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin,
KJV: Of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin,
INT: of Abijah Zichri of Miniamin of Moadiah

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2147
12 Occurrences

wə·ziḵ·rî — 5 Occ.
ziḵ·rî — 7 Occ.