עֻלָּא (ul.la)
ul.la
Ulla
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Ulla refers to a single individual mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:39. He is identified as the son of Zophah and appears within a long list of descendants who lived during the period of the Divided Monarchy. The text notes that he was also known by another name, Shual.
Etymologically, the name Ulla translates to "yoke." This meaning likely reflects the cultural significance of agricultural labor or submission in ancient Israelite society. While the word itself carries a sense of burden or partnership, its use here simply identifies a head of a family line within the tribal records.
Because this entry appears only once in Scripture, it serves primarily as a link in the historical chain of Asher’s lineage. It reminds readers that the tribes of Israel were composed of many named individuals whose lives contributed to the broader narrative 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 Ulla appears only once in the Bible, tucked inside a long list of family names in 1 Chronicles 7:39. He is listed as a son of Zophah and part of the tribe of Asher. The text also notes that he was known by another name, Shual. While this single mention might seem small, it shows us that God keeps careful records of His people.
Etymologically, Ulla means "yoke." In ancient Israel, a yoke was a tool for farming and work. It represents partnership and shared labor. Even though we do not know the personal story of this man, his name reminds us that ordinary lives are part of God's larger plan. Every ancestor in these genealogies played a role in preserving the lineage through which Jesus would eventually come.
When you read these lists, it can feel distant or dry. But they show that God values every individual. He knows your name just as He knew Ulla's. Your life, with all its daily work and family connections, matters to Him. He weaves ordinary people into His redemptive history.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ulla1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֻלָּ֑א1×