בָּרִיחַ (ba.ri.ach)
ba.ri.ach
Bariah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Bariah appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 3:22. He is identified as a son of Shemaiah and a member of the tribe of Judah during the era of the divided monarchy. His listing places him among several brothers, including Hattush, Igal, Neariah, and Shaphat, anchoring his identity firmly within the royal lineage of David.
Linguistically, the name derives from a root meaning "to flee" or "escape," suggesting a meaning like "fugitive" or "one who flees." While this etymology might initially seem ominous, in the context of ancient Hebrew naming, such names often reflected a specific moment in a person’s life or a prayer for divine deliverance. For Bariah, it marks a distinct thread in the historical record of Judah’s royal family, preserving his memory despite the brevity of his mention.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Bariah appears in a single verse within the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 3:22. It is listed among the sons of Shemaiah, placing him firmly within the royal lineage of Judah and the tribe of David. The word itself derives from a root meaning "to flee" or "escape," suggesting a meaning like "fugitive" or "one who flees." While this etymology might initially seem ominous, in the context of ancient Hebrew naming, such names often reflected a specific moment in a person’s life or a prayer for divine deliverance.
For Bariah, it marks a distinct thread in the historical record of Judah’s royal family, preserving his memory despite the brevity of his mention. This brief inclusion reminds us that God’s covenant promises extend through generations, even when individual lives are not fully detailed in Scripture. Each name preserved serves as a testament to the continuity of God's plan and the faithfulness of His people across time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Bariah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/בָרִ֧יחַ1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 3:22
The son of Shecaniah: Shemaiah. The sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat, six.
This verse lists Bariah among the six sons of Shemaiah, anchoring his identity within the royal lineage of David and preserving his memory in the historical record.