Lexicon Yaareshyah: Yaareshyah Original Word: יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jaresiah From an unused root of uncertain signification and Yahh; Jaareshjah, an Israelite -- Jaresiah. see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Benjamite NASB Translation Jaareshiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה proper name, masculine Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:27, Ιασαραια, A Ιαρασια, ᵐ5L Ιερσια. עשׂב (√ of following; meaning dubious; compare Assyrian ešêbu [bear fruit], II. I, causative (DlPr 87), išbu, perhaps = H; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots יַעַר (ya'ar, meaning "forest" or "wood") and יָהּ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה (Jaareshjah) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Jaareshjah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Jaareshjah is a name mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. It appears in 1 Chronicles 9:12, where it is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name reflects a theophoric element, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which was common in Hebrew names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. The specific meaning "Yahweh is forest" may suggest a metaphorical or symbolic connection to the natural world, possibly indicating a place of refuge or strength provided by God, akin to the shelter and resources found in a forest. The context of its usage in the genealogical record highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community, emphasizing the continuity of the people of Israel and their connection to their ancestral lands and divine promises. Forms and Transliterations וְיַעֲרֶשְׁיָ֧ה ויערשיה veyaareshYah wə·ya·‘ă·reš·yāh wəya‘ărešyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:27 HEB: וְיַעֲרֶשְׁיָ֧ה וְאֵלִיָּ֛ה וְזִכְרִ֖י NAS: Jaareshiah, Elijah and Zichri KJV: And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, INT: Jaareshiah Elijah and Zichri 1 Occurrence |