Strong's Lexicon Semakyahu: Semachiah Original Word: סְמַכְיָהוּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root סָמַךְ (samak), meaning "to support" or "to uphold," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Semakyahu in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of divine support and upholding is present in Greek terms like ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō - Strong's Greek 482), meaning "to help" or "to support." Usage: The name Semakyahu means "Yahweh has supported" or "Yahweh upholds." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, indicating a relationship or attribute associated with God. In the context of the Bible, names like Semakyahu often reflect the faith and hope of the parents in God's providence and support. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to express a particular characteristic or hoped-for destiny of the individual. The inclusion of the divine name in personal names was common, reflecting the centrality of faith in Yahweh in the lives of the Israelites. Such names served as a constant reminder of God's presence and involvement in the life of the individual and the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom samak and Yah Definition "Yah has sustained," a Korahite NASB Translation Semachiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs סְמַכְיָהוּ proper name, masculine (compare GrayProp. N. 294, No. 89; = ׳י hath sustained); — Korahite name 1 Chronicles 26:7; ᵐ5 Σαβχεια, A ᵐ5L Σαμαχια(ς). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Semachiah From camak and Yahh; supported of Jah; Semakjah, an Israelite -- Semachiah. see HEBREW camak see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וּסְמַכְיָֽהוּ׃ וסמכיהו׃ ū·sə·maḵ·yā·hū usemachYahu ūsəmaḵyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 26:7 HEB: חָ֑יִל אֱלִיה֖וּ וּסְמַכְיָֽהוּ׃ NAS: Elihu and Semachiah, were valiant KJV: men, Elihu, and Semachiah. INT: were valiant Elihu and Semachiah 1 Occurrence |
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