יִבְנִיָּה (yiv.niy.yah)
yiv.niy.yah
Ibnijah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper name Yibniyyah, transliterated from the Hebrew יִבְנִיָּה, appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at 1 Chronicles 9:8. It identifies a specific Benjamite man who lived during the period of the Exile and Return, marking him as part of the community that resettled Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Linguistically, the name is a compound meaning "whom Jehovah will build up." This construction draws on the root for building or establishing, reflecting a common theological hope in Israelite naming practices: that God would restore and strengthen His people. In this context, it serves as a personal affirmation of divine stability amidst national upheaval.
As a genealogical marker, Yibniyyah is noted specifically as the father of Reuel. His inclusion in the chronicle highlights the importance of family lineage for those returning from exile, ensuring that tribal identities and ancestral lines were preserved within the restored community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yibniyyah carries a quiet but powerful promise: "whom Jehovah will build up." In 1 Chronicles 9:8, this name appears in a list of families returning from exile. For those resettling Jerusalem, such names were not just labels but declarations of faith. They expressed a deep trust that God would restore what had been broken and establish their lives anew.
When we face seasons of instability or loss, it can be comforting to remember that our identity is rooted in God's faithful work. Just as these families preserved their lineage to maintain their connection to God's promises, we too find our security not in our own strength but in the One who builds us up. This word reminds us that God is actively involved in constructing our lives, even when the process feels slow or uncertain.
May you feel encouraged today by the truth that your life is being shaped by a loving Creator. Trust in His steady hand as He works out His purposes in your journey, knowing that He completes what He starts.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ibnijah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יִבְנִיָּֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 9:8
and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
This verse places Ibnijah within the genealogy of returning exiles, highlighting how his name signifies hope for divine restoration amidst national rebuilding.