Biblica Analytica
H2148Z Hebrew

זְכַרְיָהוּ

ze.khar.yah

Zechariah

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Zechariah
Transliteration
ze.khar.yah
Strong's Number
H2148Z
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

According 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
Strong's
H2148Z
Lemma
זְכַרְיָהוּ
Transliteration
ze.khar.yah
Definition
Zechariah
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text