Lexicon Yosiphyah: Yosiphiah Original Word: יוֹסִפְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Josiphiah From active participle of yacaph and Yahh; Jah (is) adding; Josiphjah, an Israelite -- Josiphiah. see HEBREW yacaph see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom active participle of yasaph and from Yah Definition "Yah adds," an Isr. NASB Translation Josiphiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺסִפְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י adds ) — father of one of Ezra's companions Ezra 8:10. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָסַף (yasaph), meaning "to add" or "to increase," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for יוֹסִפְיָה (Josiphiah) as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the concept of names incorporating the divine element can be seen in various Greek theophoric names, though they do not directly correspond to Josiphiah. Usage: This proper noun is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Josiphiah is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile. He is identified as the father of Shelomith, who was one of the leaders of the family that returned with Ezra to Jerusalem. This reference is found in the book of Ezra, specifically in Ezra 8:10. The name Josiphiah reflects a theophoric element, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which was common in Hebrew names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. The mention of Josiphiah in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community, as they sought to re-establish their identity and religious practices in Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations יוֹסִפְיָ֑ה יוספיה yō·w·sip̄·yāh yosifYah yōwsip̄yāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 8:10 HEB: שְׁלוֹמִ֖ית בֶּן־ יוֹסִפְיָ֑ה וְעִמּ֕וֹ מֵאָ֥ה NAS: the son of Josiphiah and 160 KJV: the son of Josiphiah, and with him an hundred INT: of Shelomith the son of Josiphiah with an hundred 1 Occurrence |
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