יִזְרַחְיָה
yiz.rach.yah
Jezrahiah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Jezrahiah: A Proper Name in Hebrew Scripture Jezrahiah (יִזְרַחְיָה) 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 record, though the single occurrence limits our ability to establish patterns of usage or develop a comprehensive understanding of the name's applications. The name's linguistic structure suggests a theophoric element—a compound likely incorporating divine reference—which was common in Hebrew naming conventions. However, based solely on the lexicon data provided, we cannot determine the precise meaning of its component parts or the historical or genealogical significance of the individual who bore this name. The fact that only one occurrence is documented indicates this was either a minor figure in biblical narrative or someone mentioned in a restricted textual context. Without additional contextual information from the provided data, the significance of Jezrahiah remains limited to its basic identification as a biblical person. The single attestation prevents meaningful analysis of how the name functioned within Hebrew society or what theological or historical importance it might have carried.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text