יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה (ya.a.resh.yah)
ya.a.resh.yah
Jaareshiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Ya’areshiyah is a proper name found in the Hebrew Bible, appearing exclusively in 1 Chronicles 8:27. It identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Benjamin during the period of the Divided Monarchy. The text lists him as the son of Jeroham and includes him within a genealogical record that traces the lineage of this northern tribe.
The name carries the meaning "whom Jehovah nourishes" or "whom Yahweh sustains." This reflects a common pattern in Israelite naming, where personal identities were anchored in theological affirmations of God’s care. By embedding divine agency into his very name, Ya’areshiyah’s identity is defined not by his own achievements, but by the provision he receives from God.
Although this figure appears only once in Scripture, his inclusion in the Chronicles highlights the importance the biblical authors placed on preserving tribal heritage. The detailed listing of his siblings and ancestors serves to document the continuity of the Benjamite community, ensuring that even lesser-known members remained part of the collective memory of God’s people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ya'areshiyah means "whom Jehovah nourishes." It appears in a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:27, listing him as a son of Jeroham within the tribe of Benjamin. This short record reminds us that God knows each person by name and sustains them.
Even when Scripture mentions only one brief line about an individual, it shows that every life matters to God. Your identity is not built on your own strength but on His faithful care. He provides for you just as He provided for the ancestors of Israel.
This truth brings comfort in difficult times. You are held by a God who remembers and sustains His people through generations. Rest in the knowledge that you are known, loved, and nourished by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jaareshiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יַעֲרֶשְׁיָ֧ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:27
Jaareshiah, Elijah, Zichri, and the sons of Jeroham.
This verse records Ya'areshiyah as a son of Jeroham, anchoring his identity in the tribe of Benjamin and showing how God preserves individual lives within the larger story of His people.