Strong's Lexicon Vanyah: Vaniah Original Word: וַנְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root וָנָה (vanah), which is not commonly used in the Hebrew Bible. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Vanyah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of grace and mercy is captured in Greek terms such as χάρις (charis, Strong's G5485) for grace. Usage: The name Vanyah is understood to mean "Yahweh is gracious" or "Yahweh is merciful." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which is a common practice in Hebrew naming conventions to reflect faith and divine attributes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect the character of God or to commemorate significant events or divine attributes. The use of theophoric elements in names, such as "Yah" from Yahweh, was a way to express devotion and reliance on God. Names like Vanyah would have been a reminder of God's graciousness and mercy, qualities highly valued in the Hebrew faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Vaniah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs וַנְיָה proper name, masculine one of those with strange wives, Ezra 10:36 (text dubious; ᵐ5B Ουἰεχωα, א Ουἰερεχω, A Ουὀυνια, ᵐ5L Ουἀνια). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Vaniah Perhaps for Anayah; Vanjah, an Israelite -- Vaniah. see HEBREW Anayah Forms and Transliterations וַנְיָ֥ה וניה vanYah wan·yāh wanyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:36 HEB: וַנְיָ֥ה מְרֵמ֖וֹת אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב׃ NAS: Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, KJV: Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, INT: Vaniah Meremoth Eliashib 1 Occurrence |
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