Berean Strong's Lexicon Yoachaz: Jehoahaz Original Word: יְהוֹאָחָז Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots יְהוֹ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh) and אָחַז (achaz, meaning "to seize" or "to grasp"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yoachaz in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates it as Ιωαχαζ (Ioachaz). Usage: The name Yoachaz means "Yahweh has grasped" or "Yahweh has held." It is used as a personal name for several individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a divine claim or protection over the person. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often reflected the religious beliefs and hopes of the parents. The name Yoachaz, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, indicates a recognition of God's sovereignty and protection. It was common for kings and leaders to have names that invoked the divine, reflecting their perceived role as God's appointed rulers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina form of Yehoachaz, q.v. NASB Translation Joahaz (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehoahaz, Joahaz A form of Yhow'achaz; Joachaz, the name of two Israelites -- Jehoahaz, Joahaz. see HEBREW Yhow'achaz Forms and Transliterations יֽוֹאָחָז֙ יוֹאָחָ֖ז יוֹאָחָ֣ז יוֹאָחָ֤ז יואחז yō·w·’ā·ḥāz yoaChaz yōw’āḥāzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 14:1 HEB: לְיוֹאָ֥שׁ בֶּן־ יוֹאָחָ֖ז מֶ֣לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל NAS: of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel, KJV: son of Jehoahaz king INT: of Joash son of Joahaz king of Israel 2 Chronicles 34:8 2 Chronicles 36:2 2 Chronicles 36:4 4 Occurrences |