◄ 5565. Semakyahu ►
Strong's Lexicon Semakyahu: Semachiah Original Word: סְמַכְיָהוּ Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Cmakyahuw Pronunciation: seh-makh-YAH-hoo Phonetic Spelling: (sem-ak-yaw'-hoo) Definition: Semakjah Meaning: "Yahweh has supported" or "Yahweh upholds." 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 are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Semakjah in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of divine support or upholding can be related to Greek terms that convey similar meanings, such as στηρίζω (sterizo, Strong's Greek 4741), meaning "to support" or "to establish." Usage: Semakjah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Semakjah is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. The name reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the divine name Yahweh into personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. The name Semakjah suggests a person who is upheld or supported by Yahweh, indicating a divine favor or blessing. • In the context of the biblical narrative, names like Semakjah often carry theological significance, reflecting the faith and beliefs of the people. The use of such names underscores the importance of divine support and presence in the lives of the Israelites. • The name appears in the genealogical lists, which serve to establish the lineage and heritage of the Levitical families, emphasizing their role and responsibilities in the religious life of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 ūsəmaḵyāhū Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 Strong's Hebrew 5565 1 Occurrence ū·sə·maḵ·yā·hū — 1 Occ.