בְּרִיעָה
be.ri.ah
Beriah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew term בְּרִיעָה (be.ri.ah) is used as a proper name (Strong's number H1283G) in the Bible six times. The short definition provides a clear indication of the term's significance as a given name, "Beriah." This information suggests that the name has a meaningful origin or association with its bearer. Given its function as a proper name, the term is not used in a broad semantic domain but is rather specific to an individual or family. The frequency of its occurrence, six times, implies that the name was significant enough to be remembered or referenced multiple times in the biblical narrative, possibly due to its association with notable events or individuals. The limited occurrences of this name prevent any deeper insights into its range of usage or broader significance. However, as a specific and personal name, it highlights the unique character or qualities of its bearer within the biblical story.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
Genesis 46:17The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
Numbers 26:44The sons of Asher after their families: of Imnah, the family of the Imnites; of Ishvi, the family of the Ishvites; of Beriah, the family of the Berites.
Numbers 26:45Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
1 Chronicles 7:30The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah. Serah was their sister.
1 Chronicles 7:31The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.