שָֽׂכְיָה (shov.yah)
shov.yah
Sachia
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 Sachia appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:10. It identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Benjamin during the era of the divided monarchy. He is listed as the son of Shaharaim and Hodesh, placing him within a large family that includes several brothers such as Jobab and Mesha.
Linguistically, the name derives from roots meaning "announcement" or "proclamation." While it does not carry theological weight in narrative contexts, its presence in Chronicles highlights the biblical emphasis on preserving tribal lineages. This single mention serves to anchor his identity within the broader historical record of Benjamin’s descendants.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sachia appears just once in Scripture, nestled within the genealogy of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:10. Its meaning, linked to announcement or proclamation, reminds us that every individual has a place in God’s record. Even when names seem obscure, they represent real lives known fully by the Lord.
This brief mention highlights the Bible’s care for preserving tribal lineages and family histories. It shows that God values each person’s identity and heritage. For believers today, this offers comfort: no one is forgotten, and every life contributes to the broader story of faithfulness across generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sakia1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שָֽׂכְיָ֖ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:10
Jeuz, Shachia, and Mirmah. These were his sons, heads of fathers’ households.
This verse lists Sachia as a son of Shaharaim and head of his father’s household, anchoring his identity within the tribe of Benjamin's lineage.