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Jeberechiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Jeberechiah is a Hebrew personal name meaning "Yahweh blesses." It appears only once in the Bible, in Isaiah 8:2, identifying the father of Zechariah.
This brief mention places him in the historical context of King Ahaz’s reign. His son Zechariah is listed among those who witnessed the prophet Isaiah’s actions, linking this family to a significant moment in Judah's history.
The name itself reflects a common theological theme in Israel: the belief that divine favor and blessing are central to life. By naming his son Jeberechiah, the father expressed a hope or acknowledgment of God’s ongoing provision.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jeberechiah carries a simple but profound meaning: "Yahweh blesses." Found only once in Scripture, it belongs to the father of Zechariah, who stands alongside Uriah as a faithful witness in Isaiah 8:2. This brief mention reminds us that names in biblical history often carry theological weight, declaring trust in God’s provision even during uncertain times.
Living under King Ahaz, this family witnessed prophetic actions that called for steadfast faith. Their inclusion highlights how ordinary believers play vital roles in God’s larger narrative. The name itself serves as a quiet testimony to the belief that divine favor remains central to life, offering hope and stability amidst political turmoil.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jeberekiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְבֶרֶכְיָֽהוּ\׃1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 8:2
and I will take for myself faithful witnesses to testify: Uriah the priest, and Zechariah the son of Jeberechiah.”
This verse identifies Jeberechiah as the father of Zechariah, one of two faithful witnesses appointed by Isaiah to record a prophetic sign during King Ahaz's reign.