Lexicon Nechemyah: Nehemiah Original Word: נְחֶמְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Nehemiah From nacham and Yahh; consolation of Jah; Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites -- Nehemiah. see HEBREW nacham see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nacham and Yah Definition "Yah comforts," three Isr. NASB Translation Nehemiah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs נְחֶמְיָה proper name, masculine (Yah comforts, ᵐ5 Νεεμιας(#NAME?), etc.; — proper name נחמיה(וׅ on Israel scarab in BM, ClGannJas 1883, Fév.-Mars. 156 No. 42); — 1 the son of Hachaliah, governor of Judah under Artaxerxes Longimanus Nehemiah 1:1; Nehemiah 8:9; Nehemiah 10:2; Nehemiah 12:26,47. 2 ruler of half the district of Bethzur Nehemiah 3:16. 3 one of twelve heads of people who returned with Zerubbabel Ezra 2:2 = Nehemiah 7:7. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root נָחַם (nacham), meaning "to comfort," and יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for Nehemiah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates Nehemiah as Νεεμίας (Neemias), which can be found in the Greek text of the Old Testament. Usage: Nehemiah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Nehemiah is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known primarily for his role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He is the central character in the Book of Nehemiah, which details his leadership and reforms. Nehemiah served as a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes I of Persia, a position of trust and influence. Upon hearing of the desolate condition of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was moved to seek the king's permission to return and oversee the reconstruction efforts. His leadership was marked by prayer, strategic planning, and a strong commitment to the covenantal laws of Israel. Nehemiah's efforts were instrumental in the physical and spiritual restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. The Book of Nehemiah highlights themes of perseverance, faith, and the importance of communal identity and worship. Forms and Transliterations נְ֠חֶמְיָה נְחֶמְיָ֖ה נְחֶמְיָ֗ה נְחֶמְיָ֡ה נְחֶמְיָ֣ה נְחֶמְיָ֧ה נחמיה nə·ḥem·yāh Nechemyah nəḥemyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:2 HEB: זְרֻבָּבֶ֗ל יֵשׁ֡וּעַ נְ֠חֶמְיָה שְׂרָיָ֨ה רְֽעֵלָיָ֜ה NAS: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, KJV: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, INT: Zerubbabel Jeshua Nehemiah Seraiah Reelaiah Nehemiah 1:1 Nehemiah 3:16 Nehemiah 7:7 Nehemiah 8:9 Nehemiah 10:1 Nehemiah 12:26 Nehemiah 12:47 8 Occurrences |
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