◄ 2217. Zerubbabel ►
Strong's Lexicon Zerubbabel: Zerubbabel Original Word: זְרֻבָּבֶל Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Zrubbabel Pronunciation: ze-roo-BAH-bel Phonetic Spelling: (zer-oob-baw-bel') Definition: Zerubbabel Meaning: Zerubbabel is a personal name meaning "seed of Babylon." It refers to a notable figure in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words זֶרַע (zera, meaning "seed") and בָּבֶל (Babel, meaning "Babylon"). The name Zerubbabel can be understood as "seed of Babylon" or "offspring of Babylon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of Zerubbabel is found in the New Testament, particularly in the genealogies of Jesus Christ. The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G2216 (Ζοροβαβέλ, Zorobabel), which appears in Matthew 1:12 and Luke 3:27, linking Zerubbabel to the lineage of Jesus, thus highlighting his significance in the messianic line. Usage: Zerubbabel is primarily used as a proper noun, referring to a significant leader of the Jewish people during the return from the Babylonian exile. He is recognized as a governor of Judah and a key figure in the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. Context: Zerubbabel was a descendant of King David and the son of Shealtiel. He played a crucial role in the history of Israel during the period following the Babylonian exile. As a leader appointed by the Persian king, Zerubbabel led the first group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem around 538 B.C. He is prominently mentioned in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, and Zechariah. Zerubbabel's leadership was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Temple, a task that faced significant opposition from surrounding peoples. Despite these challenges, he was encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah to continue the work. The completion of the Temple under his leadership marked a significant moment in the restoration of Jewish worship and identity. In the prophetic literature, Zerubbabel is often seen as a messianic figure, symbolizing hope and renewal for the Jewish people. For instance, in Zechariah 4:6-10, he is assured of divine support, emphasizing that the rebuilding of the Temple would be accomplished "not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts" (Zechariah 4:6, BSB). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to Zerubbabel Definition "begotten in Babylon," leader of returning Isr. exiles NASB Translation Zerubbabel (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zerubbabel (Aramaic) corresponding to Zrubbabel -- Zerubbabel. see HEBREW Zrubbabel Forms and Transliterations זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל זרבבל Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: בֵּאדַ֡יִן קָ֠מוּ זְרֻבָּבֶ֤ל בַּר־ שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ NAS: then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel KJV: rose up Zerubbabel the son INT: then arose Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2217 1 Occurrence zə·rub·bā·ḇel — 1 Occ.