יוֹקִים (yo.qim)
yo.qim
Jokim
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
Jokim is a proper name found in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah, appearing only once in Scripture at 1 Chronicles 4:22. The name means "Jehovah raises up," reflecting a common biblical pattern where personal names express theological hope or divine action. In this specific context, Jokim is listed as the son of Shelah and brother to figures like Er and Laadah, placing him within the lineage of Judah during the era leading up to the Egyptian sojourn.
While the name shares an etymological root with later royal names such as Jehoiakim, its usage here is strictly genealogical. It serves to anchor a specific individual within the broader family tree of Judah rather than marking a historical event or theological teaching. The brevity of the record highlights the importance of lineage in Chronicles, where every name connects the people to their ancestral promises.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read through the long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel disconnected from the story. Yet, Jokim appears in the genealogy of Judah as a son of Shelah, reminding us that God’s plan unfolds through real people across generations. His name means 'Jehovah raises up,' a quiet declaration that even those whose stories are briefly mentioned are held by divine purpose.
This single mention in 1 Chronicles 4:22 anchors him within the lineage leading toward the promised Messiah. It shows us that our own roots, however obscure they may seem, are part of a larger narrative. God remembers each name, weaving individual lives into the tapestry of His faithfulness to Israel.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jokim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יוֹקִ֞ים1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:22
and Jokim, and the men of Cozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. These records are ancient.
This verse lists Jokim as a son of Shelah, placing him directly in the tribal lineage of Judah and confirming his place in the ancestral records.