2736. Charhayah

Lexicon

Charhayah: Burning, Kindling

Original Word: חַרְהֲיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Charhayah
Pronunciation: khar-hah-yah
Phonetic Spelling: (khar-hah-yaw')
Definition: Burning, Kindling
Meaning: Charhajah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Harhaiah

; from charah and Yahh; fearing Jah; Charhajah, an Israelite -- Harhaiah.

see HEBREW charah

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see Charchayah.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חַרְחֲיָה (van d. H חרהיה), proper name, masculine (√ and meaning unknown) — father of one of the builders of the wall, Nehemiah's time Nehemiah 3:8.

חַרְחוּר, חַרְחֻר see below I. חרר.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָרָה (charah), meaning "to burn" or "to be hot," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Charhajah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the concept of divine zeal or fervor can be related to Greek terms expressing similar ideas of passion or dedication to God.

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

Context: • Charhajah is a name mentioned in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. It appears in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. The name is associated with the rebuilding efforts and the re-establishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem.
• Biblical Reference: The name Charhajah is found in Nehemiah 3:10, where it is mentioned in the context of the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. The verse reads: "Next to them, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Hattush son of Charhajah made repairs."
• Historical Context: The mention of Charhajah occurs during the period of the return from Babylonian captivity, a time marked by the efforts to restore the city of Jerusalem and its walls under the leadership of Nehemiah. This period is characterized by a strong emphasis on community rebuilding and religious reform.
• Theological Significance: The name Charhajah, incorporating the divine name Yah, reflects the common practice of the time to include references to God in personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with Yahweh. The meaning "Yahweh is my burning" or "Yahweh is my anger" could imply a fervent zeal or passion for God, possibly reflecting the individual's or family's dedication to the divine cause during the restoration period.

Forms and Transliterations

חַרְהֲיָה֙ חרהיה charhaYah ḥar·hă·yāh ḥarhăyāh

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 3:8
HEB: עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל בֶּֽן־ חַרְהֲיָה֙ צֽוֹרְפִ֔ים ס
KJV: the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths.
INT: Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths unto

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2736
1 Occurrence

ḥar·hă·yāh — 1 Occ.