Original Word: חֲבַיָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chabayah
Pronunciation: khab-ah-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khab-ah-yaw')
Definition: Chabajah
Meaning: Chabajah means "Yahweh hides" or "Yahweh protects."

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָבָה (chavah), meaning "to hide" or "to protect."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name חֲבַיָּה (Chabajah) in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent. However, Greek names or terms that incorporate the concept of divine protection or hiding may be considered thematically related.

Usage: Chabajah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Chabajah is a name found in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. It is mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile and the reestablishment of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah. The name reflects a common theme in Hebrew nomenclature, where the name of God (Yahweh) is incorporated, signifying divine protection or presence.
• Biblical Reference: The name Chabajah appears in the book of Nehemiah. In Nehemiah 10:11 (BSB), it is listed among the priests who sealed the covenant: "Mica, Rehob, Hashabiah, Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah, Hodiah, Bani, and Beninu."
• Historical Context: The mention of Chabajah in Nehemiah is part of a larger narrative detailing the efforts to restore religious and social order in Jerusalem after the return from exile. The sealing of the covenant was a significant event, symbolizing the community's commitment to follow the Law of Moses and renew their covenant with God.
• Theological Significance: The inclusion of Chabajah in the list of priests underscores the importance of priestly leadership in the spiritual renewal of the community. The name itself, meaning "Yahweh hides" or "Yahweh protects," may reflect the community's reliance on divine protection during a period of vulnerability and rebuilding.

Word Origin
from chabah and Yah
Definition
"Yah has hidden," an Isr.
NASB Translation
Habaiah (1), Hobaiah (1).

חֲבָיָה proper name, masculine head of a priestly family Ezra 2:61 = Nehemiah 7:63 (van d. H. Ezra חֲבַיָּה; Nehemiah חֳבָיָה, margin חֳבַיָה; compare Baer's note on Ezra 2:61; ᵐ5 Ezra Λαβεια, ᵐ5^L Ωδουια, A Οβαια, ᵐ5 Nehemiah Εβεια, ᵐ5^L Αβια, א Αβεια).

חֲבַיָּה, חֳבָיָה see foregoing.

יְחֻבָּה see חֻבָּה below חבב.

Habaiah

Or Chabayah {khab-aw-yaw'}; from chabah and Yahh; Jah has hidden; Chabajah, an Israelite -- Habaiah.

see HEBREW chabah

see HEBREW Yahh

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