סִיעָא (si.a)
si.a
Siaha
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Sîyaʿâ appears in the lists of those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, recorded in Ezra 2:44 and Nehemiah 7:47. In these genealogical records, he is identified as the ancestor of a family of temple servants, known as temple slaves, who served in the restored community.
The name itself carries the meaning "departing" or "one who leaves." This etymology provides a poignant historical detail for a family whose identity was defined by their return from displacement. While the text notes that Nehemiah refers to him simply as Sia, Ezra uses the fuller form Sîyaʿâ, highlighting the specific lineage of this small group within the larger restoration effort.
With only two occurrences in Scripture, the word serves as a marker of continuity rather than a theological concept. It reminds readers that the post-exilic community was built by many families, each with their own names and histories, contributing to the rebuilding of religious life in Judah under Zerubbabel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sîyaʿâ appears in the genealogical lists of Ezra and Nehemiah, marking a family that returned to Jerusalem after the exile. Though it occurs only twice, this brief mention preserves the identity of ancestors who helped rebuild community life. Their story shows how ordinary families played essential roles in restoring worship and social order.
For believers today, these records remind us that God values every contributor to His work. Whether serving in visible leadership or behind the scenes, each person’s faithful presence matters. The continuity of lineage reflects God’s commitment to preserve His people through generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Siaha1×
- Sia1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- סִיעָ֖א1×
- סִֽיעֲהָ֖א1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:44
the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,
This verse uses the fuller form Sîyaʿâ, preserving the specific ancestral name for this family of temple servants in the post-exilic community.
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Nehemiah 7:47
the children of Keros, the children of Sia, the children of Padon,
Here the name appears as Sia, showing a slight variation in transcription while confirming the same lineage within the restored congregation.