יְרִיעוֹת (ye.ri.ot)
ye.ri.ot
Jerioth
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
The name Yeriot appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:18 as a wife or concubine of Caleb, son of Hezron. While her personal story is not detailed in Scripture, her name offers a glimpse into the linguistic landscape of ancient Judah during the period leading up to the divided monarchy.
Etymologically, Yeriot derives from the root for "curtain" or "tent covering." This suggests a meaning related to domestic shelter or household structure. In a culture where life centered around the tent or home, such a name likely carried connotations of protection, privacy, and the establishment of a family unit.
Her inclusion in the genealogical record highlights the importance of women in tracing the lineage of Judah. By preserving her name alongside Caleb’s, the text acknowledges her role in the continuation of the tribe, even if her individual actions remain outside the narrative scope of the biblical account.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jerioth appears in a single verse of Scripture, listed among the family of Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:18. While the text does not record her specific actions or words, its inclusion signals that she was an essential part of the lineage that led to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus Christ. In ancient Israel, genealogies were not just lists of names but records of God’s faithful preservation of His people through generations.
Her name, derived from a root meaning "curtain" or "tent covering," evokes images of home, shelter, and the quiet strength of household life. For readers today, this reminds us that faithfulness often happens in the ordinary spaces of family and daily living. God honors those who contribute to the continuity of His covenant people, even when their stories remain brief in the biblical record.
When we encounter names like Jerioth, we are invited to trust that God sees and remembers every person who walks in faithfulness with Him. Her presence in Scripture assures us that no contribution to God’s family is overlooked or forgotten in His eternal plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jerioth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְרִיע֑וֹת1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:18
Caleb the son of Hezron became the father of children by Azubah his wife, and by Jerioth; and these were her sons: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon.
This verse explicitly lists Jerioth as a mother alongside Azubah, highlighting her role in establishing the lineage of Caleb's family.