3137. Yoqim
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Yoqim: Jokim

Original Word: יוֹקִים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yoqim
Pronunciation: yo-keem'
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-keem')
Definition: Jokim
Meaning: Jokim

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קוּם (qum), meaning "to rise" or "to establish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yoqim in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of God raising or establishing is reflected in Greek terms like ἀνίστημι (anistēmi - Strong's Greek 450), meaning "to raise up."

Usage: The name Yoqim, or Jokim, means "Yahweh raises up" or "Yahweh establishes." It is a personal name used in the genealogies of the Bible, signifying the role of God in establishing and raising individuals or families.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect the character, destiny, or divine purpose of an individual. The name Yoqim reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where the sovereignty and active role of God in the lives of His people are acknowledged. This name would have been a reminder of God's power to establish and sustain His covenant people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as Yehoyaqim, q.v.
NASB Translation
Jokim (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jokim

A form of Yowyaqiym; Jokim, an Israelite -- Jokim.

see HEBREW Yowyaqiym

Forms and Transliterations
וְיוֹקִ֞ים ויוקים veyoKim wə·yō·w·qîm wəyōwqîm
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 4:22
HEB: וְיוֹקִ֞ים וְאַנְשֵׁ֣י כֹזֵבָ֗א
NAS: and Jokim, the men of Cozeba,
KJV: And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba,
INT: and Jokim and the men of Cozeba

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3137
1 Occurrence


wə·yō·w·qîm — 1 Occ.
















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