Strong's Lexicon Zerachyah: Zerachiah Original Word: זְרַחְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots זָרַח (zarach, meaning "to rise" or "to shine") and יָהּ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Zerachiah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of divine light and illumination can be related to Greek words like φῶς (phos, Strong's G5457), meaning "light." Usage: Zerachiah means "Yahweh has shone" or "Yahweh's light." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yah, indicating a relationship or attribute of God. The name suggests a divine illumination or blessing, reflecting the belief in God's active presence and guidance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes prophetic or reflective of circumstances surrounding a person's birth or life. The use of theophoric elements like "Yah" in names was common, signifying devotion to or acknowledgment of God's role in one's life. Zerachiah, as a name, would have been a reminder of God's light and presence, a theme prevalent in Hebrew thought and scripture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zarach and Yah Definition "Yah has risen," two Isr. NASB Translation Zerahiah (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs זְרַחְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath risen, or shined; Sabean דֿרחאל Hal49) — ᵐ5 Ζαραια: — 1 priest 1 Chronicles 5:32 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 6:36; Ezra 7:4. 2 head of a family of returned exiles Ezra 8:4 (= 1 ?). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zerahiah From zerach and Yahh; Jah has risen: Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites -- Zerahiah. see HEBREW zerach see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וּֽזְרַֽחְיָ֖ה וזרחיה זְרַֽחְיָ֑ה זְרַֽחְיָ֔ה זְרַֽחְיָ֥ה זרחיה ū·zə·raḥ·yāh uzerachYah ūzəraḥyāh zə·raḥ·yāh zerachYah zəraḥyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:6 HEB: הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ זְרַֽחְיָ֔ה וּֽזְרַֽחְיָ֖ה הוֹלִ֥יד NAS: the father of Zerahiah, and Zerahiah KJV: begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah INT: and Uzzi became of Zerahiah and Zerahiah the father 1 Chronicles 6:6 1 Chronicles 6:51 Ezra 7:4 Ezra 8:4 5 Occurrences |
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