Strong's Lexicon Sherebeyah: Sherebiah Original Word: שֵׁרֵבְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁרָב (sharab), meaning "heat" or "parched," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, indicating "Yahweh is my heat" or "Yahweh has scorched." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Sherebiah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: Sherebiah is a proper name used in the Old Testament to refer to a Levite who played a significant role during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. The name suggests a relationship with Yahweh, emphasizing divine involvement or protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In the post-exilic period, the Jewish community was re-establishing itself in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. Levites like Sherebiah were crucial in restoring religious practices and teaching the Law. The Levites were responsible for assisting the priests, maintaining the temple, and leading worship, which was vital for the spiritual renewal of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sharab and Yah Definition "Yah has sent burning heat," an Isr. name NASB Translation Sherebiah (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵֵׁרבְיָה proper name, masculine a Levite with Ezra (?׳י hath sent burning heat; or compare Syriac  Pa`el propagavit); — Σαραβια(ς) : Ezra 8:18,24; Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 9:4,5; Nehemiah 10:13; Nehemiah 12:8,24. שַׁרְבּֿיט see שׁבט. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sherebiah From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites -- Sherebiah. see HEBREW sharab see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations וְשֵׁרֵ֥בְיָ֣ה ׀ וְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֛ה ושרביה לְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֣ה לשרביה שֵֽׁרֵבְיָ֜ה שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֤ה שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה שרביה lə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh ləšêrêḇəyāh leshereveYah šê·rê·ḇə·yāh šêrêḇəyāh shereveYah veshereveYah wə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh wəšêrêḇəyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 8:18 HEB: בֶּן־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֛ה וּבָנָ֥יו וְאֶחָ֖יו NAS: of Israel, namely Sherebiah, and his sons KJV: of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons INT: the son of Israel and Sherebiah his sons and his brethren Ezra 8:24 Nehemiah 8:7 Nehemiah 9:4 Nehemiah 9:5 Nehemiah 10:12 Nehemiah 12:8 Nehemiah 12:24 8 Occurrences |
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