2252. Chabayah

Lexicon

Chabayah: Chabayah

Original Word: חֲבַיָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chabayah
Pronunciation: khab-ah-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khab-ah-yaw')
Definition: Chabayah
Meaning: Chabajah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Habaiah

Or Chabayah {khab-aw-yaw'}; from chabah and Yahh; Jah has hidden; Chabajah, an Israelite -- Habaiah.

see HEBREW chabah

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chabah and Yah
Definition
"Yah has hidden," an Isr.
NASB Translation
Habaiah (1), Hobaiah (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֲבָיָה proper name, masculine head of a priestly family Ezra 2:61 = Nehemiah 7:63 (van d. H. Ezra חֲבַיָּה; Nehemiah חֳבָיָה, margin חֳבַיָה; compare Baer's note on Ezra 2:61; ᵐ5 Ezra Λαβεια, ᵐ5^L Ωδουια, A Οβαια, ᵐ5 Nehemiah Εβεια, ᵐ5^L Αβια, א Αβεια).

חֲבַיָּה, חֳבָיָה see foregoing.

יְחֻבָּה see חֻבָּה below חבב.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבָה (chavah), meaning "to hide" or "to protect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name חֲבַיָּה (Chabajah) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent. However, Greek names or terms that incorporate the concept of divine protection or hiding may be considered thematically related.

Usage: Chabajah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Chabajah is a name found in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. It is mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile and the reestablishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah. The name reflects a common theme in Hebrew nomenclature, where the name of God (Yahweh) is incorporated, signifying divine protection or presence.
• Biblical Reference: The name Chabajah appears in the book of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 10:11 (BSB), it is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant: "Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah, Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu."
• Historical Context: The mention of Chabajah in Nehemiah is part of a larger narrative detailing the efforts to restore religious and social order in Jerusalem after the return from exile. The sealing of the covenant was a significant event, symbolizing the community's commitment to follow the Law of Moses and renew their covenant with God.
• Theological Significance: The inclusion of Chabajah in the list of priests underscores the importance of priestly leadership in the spiritual renewal of the community. The name itself, meaning "Yahweh hides" or "Yahweh protects," may reflect the community's reliance on divine protection during a period of vulnerability and rebuilding.

Forms and Transliterations

חֳבַיָּ֖ה חביה choaiYah ḥo·ḇay·yāh ḥoḇayyāh

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 2:61
HEB: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים בְּנֵ֥י חֳבַיָּ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י הַקּ֑וֹץ
NAS: the sons of Habaiah, the sons
KJV: the children of Habaiah, the children
INT: of the priests the sons of Habaiah the sons of Hakkoz

Nehemiah 7:63
HEB: הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים בְּנֵ֥י חֳבַיָּ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י הַקּ֑וֹץ
NAS: the sons of Hobaiah, the sons
KJV: the children of Habaiah, the children
INT: of the priests the sons of Hobaiah the sons of Hakkoz

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2252
2 Occurrences

ḥo·ḇay·yāh — 2 Occ.