זְכַרְיָהוּ
ze.khar.yah
Zechariah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the given lexicon data, the word "ze.khar.yah" (H2148Z) is a proper name, specifically a person's name. The short definition provided translates to "Zechariah." This name is significant in that it only occurs once in the Bible, which suggests its importance may be tied to its unique occurrence or the specific context in which it appears. The name "Zechariah" is composed of elements that convey meaning. "Zechariah" breaks down into "zechar" (ר-י-ח-ן), which means "he remembers" or "he recalls," and the suffix "-yah," which is a shortened form of "Yahweh" or "Jah," indicating a connection to God. This suggests that the name may imply a relationship with God or an individual known for their piety and devotion.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text