יְרִיאֵל (ye.ri.el)
ye.ri.el
Jeriel
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 ye.ri.el, rendered in English as Jeriel, appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:2. It identifies a specific leader within the tribe of Issachar during the period of Israel’s settlement and wilderness wanderings. He is listed as the son of Tola and one of six brothers who headed the family unit known as the house of Tola.
Etymologically, the name combines yare (to fear or revere) and El (God), meaning "reverence of God" or "taught by God." This construction reflects a common biblical pattern where personal names serve as brief theological statements. In this genealogical list, the name highlights a lineage defined by piety and divine connection rather than military conquest or political power.
Its singular occurrence underscores the importance of detailed record-keeping in Chronicles, which aims to preserve the identity of every clan within Israel. By including Jeriel among the heads of Issachar, the text affirms that each family played a distinct role in the nation’s structure. The name stands as a quiet reminder of individual faithfulness within the broader community 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
Jeriel appears only once in Scripture, listed among the sons of Tola in the tribe of Issachar. His name means "reverence of God," a quiet theological statement embedded in his identity. In a genealogy that records hundreds of names, this single entry reminds us that every individual matters to God.
These lists were not mere administrative records but affirmations of belonging. Each family head contributed to the strength and structure of Israel. Jeriel’s presence shows that faithfulness is often found in ordinary roles, sustained by a deep respect for the divine. It is a comfort to know that our lives are similarly woven into God’s larger story, valued not for public acclaim but for faithful participation.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jeriel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וִֽ֠/ירִיאֵל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:2
The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their fathers’ houses, of Tola; mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in the days of David was twenty-two thousand six hundred.
This verse places Jeriel among the heads of the house of Tola, highlighting his role as a leader in Israel’s tribal structure during David’s time.