יַעֲקֹ֫בָה (ya.a.qo.vah)
ya.a.qo.vah
Jaakobah
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 Ya’aqovah appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogies of the tribe of Simeon at 1 Chronicles 4:36. It identifies a man who was the son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob, placing him within the lineage of one of Israel’s twelve tribes during the period leading up to the monarchy.
Linguistically, the name is a compound meaning "toward Jacob." This structure suggests a familial or tribal designation, linking the individual directly to the patriarch Jacob. While the name shares its root with the more common Ya’aqob (Jacob), this specific form highlights a directional relationship or connection to the ancestor rather than simply bearing his name.
Its solitary occurrence underscores the meticulous nature of the Chronicler’s records, which preserve names that might otherwise be lost to history. By including Ya’aqovah, the text affirms the continuity of the Simeonite line and the importance of individual identity within the broader covenant community of Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ya’aqovah appears only once in the Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:36 among the descendants of Simeon. Its meaning, "toward Jacob," suggests a familial connection to the patriarch Jacob. This single mention highlights how the Chronicler preserved even minor names within Israel’s genealogies.
For your faith, this word reminds us that every individual matters in God’s plan. Even those with rare or obscure names are part of a larger story. The continuity of these records shows God’s care for each person’s identity within His covenant community.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jaakobah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְֽ/יַעֲקֹ֡בָה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:36
Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
This verse lists Ya’aqovah as one of the sons of Simeon, showing how the name preserves tribal lineage and individual identity within Israel’s history.