5565. Semakyahu

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: Semachiah
Meaning: Semakjah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Semachiah

From camak and Yahh; supported of Jah; Semakjah, an Israelite -- Semachiah.

see HEBREW camak

see HEBREW Yahh

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 Gray^{Prop. N. 294, No. 89}; = ׳י hath sustained); — Korahite name 1 Chronicles 26:7; ᵐ5 Σαβχεια, A ᵐ5^L Σαμαχια(ς).

Topical Lexicon

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.

Forms and Transliterations

וּסְמַכְיָֽהוּ׃ וסמכיהו׃ ū·sə·maḵ·yā·hū usemachYahu ūsəmaḵyāhū

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.