3109. Yocha

Lexicon

Yocha: Yocha

Original Word: יוֹחָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yowcha'
Pronunciation: yo-KHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-khaw')
Definition: Yocha
Meaning: Jocha

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Joha

Probably from Yhovah and a variation of chayah; Jehovah-revived; Jocha, the name of two Israelites -- Joha.

see HEBREW Yhovah

see HEBREW chayah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
two Isr.
NASB Translation
Joha (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יוֺחָא proper name, masculine (√ & meaning dubious; ? = יוֺאָח) —

1 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:16.

2 one of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:45.

יוּטָה = יֻטָּה q. v. below נטה.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָחָא (yachah), which is not commonly used in the Hebrew Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Jocha in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek counterpart in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of divine life-giving is echoed in Greek terms related to life (ζωή, zōē) and God (θεός, theos), though these are not direct translations of the name Jocha.

Usage: The name Jocha appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the lists of descendants and family lineages.

Context: • Jocha is a lesser-known figure in the Hebrew Bible, mentioned in genealogical records. The name reflects a theophoric element, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which is common in Hebrew names, signifying a relationship or attribute of God. The name Jocha is indicative of the belief in Yahweh as the source of life and sustenance.
• The mention of Jocha is found in the context of the post-exilic period, where genealogies were crucial for establishing identity and heritage among the returning exiles. These records were essential for maintaining tribal affiliations and religious duties.
• The name Jocha, while not prominent in biblical narratives, contributes to the rich tapestry of Israel's history and the emphasis on divine providence and blessing through names.

Forms and Transliterations

וְיֹחָ֥א וְיוֹחָ֖א ויוחא ויחא veyoCha wə·yō·ḥā wə·yō·w·ḥā wəyōḥā wəyōwḥā

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 8:16
HEB: וּמִיכָאֵ֧ל וְיִשְׁפָּ֛ה וְיוֹחָ֖א בְּנֵ֥י בְרִיעָֽה׃
NAS: Ishpah and Joha [were] the sons
KJV: and Ispah, and Joha, the sons
INT: Michael Ishpah and Joha the sons of Beriah

1 Chronicles 11:45
HEB: בֶּן־ שִׁמְרִ֔י וְיֹחָ֥א אָחִ֖יו הַתִּיצִֽי׃
NAS: of Shimri and Joha his brother,
KJV: of Shimri, and Joha his brother,
INT: the son of Shimri and Joha his brother the Tizite

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3109
2 Occurrences

wə·yō·w·ḥā — 2 Occ.