בֶּרֶכְיָה
be.rekh.yah
Berechiah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Berechiah: A Proper Name in Biblical Text Berechiah (בְרֶכְיָה) is a Hebrew proper name that appears only once in the biblical text. As a personal name rather than a common noun, it functions as a designation for a specific individual within the scriptural narrative. The name itself is constructed from Hebrew elements typical of personal nomenclature in ancient Israel, though the lexicon data provided does not specify the etymological components or their individual meanings. The single occurrence of this name in the biblical record limits our ability to discern patterns of usage or contextual significance from the text alone. Unlike words that appear repeatedly throughout Scripture—allowing scholars to observe how meaning develops across different contexts—Berechiah's lone appearance provides only one point of reference. Without additional lexical data beyond what is provided here, we cannot determine whether this name held particular theological significance, belonged to a notable biblical figure, or appeared in a marginal textual role. For readers seeking to understand this name's importance, consulting the specific biblical passage where it appears would be necessary, as the lexicon entry itself provides only confirmation that the name exists within the biblical text and its Hebrew spelling, rather than interpretive context about the figure it identifies.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text