Strong's Lexicon Qolayah: Kolaiah Original Word: קוֹלָיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קוֹל (qol), meaning "voice" or "sound," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Kolaiah in the Septuagint or the New Testament. However, the concept of "voice" or "speaking" related to divine communication can be linked to Greek words like φωνή (phonē, Strong's G5456), meaning "voice" or "sound." Usage: The name Kolaiah means "voice of Yahweh" or "Yahweh has spoken." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a connection to divine communication or proclamation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character, role, or divine purpose. The inclusion of "Yah" in a name reflects a theophoric element, indicating a relationship with or dedication to Yahweh. Names like Kolaiah would have been seen as a testament to the individual's or family's faith and reliance on God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qol and Yah Definition "voice of Yah," two Isr. NASB Translation Kolaiah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קוֺלָיָה proper name, masculine (voice of ׳י); — 1 father of prophet Ahab Jeremiah 29:21. 2 Benjamite Nehemiah 11:7; Κοδια, A Κωλεια, ᵐ5L Κολεια. Probably also 3 Levite Ezra 10:23, ᵑ0 קֵלָיָה but Κωλεια, A Κωλαα (compare GrayProp. N. 297). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kolaiah From qowl and Yahh; voice of Jah; Kolajah, the name of two Israelites -- Kolaiah. see HEBREW qowl see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations ק֨וֹלָיָ֧ה קֽוֹלָיָה֙ קוליה kolaYah qō·w·lā·yāh qōwlāyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:7 HEB: פְּדָיָה֩ בֶן־ ק֨וֹלָיָ֧ה בֶן־ מַעֲשֵׂיָ֛ה NAS: the son of Kolaiah, the son KJV: the son of Kolaiah, the son INT: of Pedaiah the son of Kolaiah the son of Maaseiah Jeremiah 29:21 2 Occurrences |