Strong's Lexicon Yosiphyah: Yosiphiah Original Word: יוֹסִפְיָה 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 God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yosiphiah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of "increase" or "addition" can be related to Greek words like προστίθημι (prostithemi - Strong's Greek 4369), meaning "to add." Usage: The name Yosiphiah means "Yahweh will add" or "Yahweh increases." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a person whose life is marked by the blessing and increase of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect the character, destiny, or divine purpose of an individual. The inclusion of "Yah" in the name Yosiphiah indicates a theophoric element, suggesting a connection to the divine and a hope for God's blessing and increase. This reflects the Israelite belief in the active involvement of God in the lives of His people. 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. 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 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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