יָכִינִי (ya.khi.ni)
ya.khi.ni
Jachinite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The term yaḵînî refers to a specific subgroup within the tribe of Simeon, known as the Jachinites. This name identifies the descendants of Jachin, one of the sons of Simeon mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and Numbers. The word functions as an adjective or collective noun, marking these individuals by their lineage rather than by a distinct tribal title.
Etymologically, the name derives from the root meaning "he will establish" or "to be firm." By naming this clan after Jachin, the biblical text preserves the memory of his role in the family structure. The sources note that Jachin is also identified as Jarib in 1 Chronicles 4:24, linking these records across different periods of Israel’s history.
This group appears explicitly in Numbers 26:12 during the second census of the wilderness generation. Its occurrence is limited to this single verse in the provided data, highlighting its role as a specific identifier within the larger Simeonite population rather than a major political entity. The name serves as a historical marker for this particular branch of the tribe.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jachin carries a quiet but steady meaning: "he will establish." In Numbers 26:12, this word identifies a specific family within the tribe of Simeon. While it may seem like a minor detail in a long list of names, it shows that God remembers each lineage. Every family is accounted for in His records.
This reminds us that our own lives are not overlooked. Just as Jachin’s descendants were named and counted, your place in God’s story is secure. The stability implied by the name points to a faithfulness that outlasts generations. We can trust that the One who preserves history also holds our future.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Jakinite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/יָּכִינִֽי\׃1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:12
The sons of Simeon after their families: of Nemuel, the family of the Nemuelites; of Jamin, the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin, the family of the Jachinites;
This verse uses the term to specifically identify the family line descending from Jachin during the second wilderness census.