Etymology and Meaning
The name Zachary is derived from the Hebrew name "Zechariah," which means "Yahweh remembers" or "the LORD has remembered." This name reflects a common theme in the Bible, where God’s faithfulness and memory of His covenant with His people are emphasized.

Biblical References
While the name "Zachary" itself does not appear in the Bible, it is a variant of "Zechariah," a name borne by several individuals in the Scriptures. The most notable Zechariah is the prophet who authored the Book of Zechariah, one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament.

Zechariah the Prophet
Zechariah, the son of Berechiah and grandson of Iddo, was a prophet who ministered to the people of Judah after their return from Babylonian exile. His prophetic ministry is dated to the early 6th century BC, during the reign of Darius the Great. The Book of Zechariah is known for its apocalyptic visions and messianic prophecies, emphasizing the restoration of Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. Zechariah 9:9 is a well-known messianic prophecy: "Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

Zechariah, Father of John the Baptist
In the New Testament, Zechariah is the father of John the Baptist. He was a priest of the division of Abijah and was married to Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. The Gospel of Luke recounts that Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous before God, yet childless. While serving in the temple, Zechariah was visited by the angel Gabriel, who announced that he would have a son named John. Zechariah initially doubted the message due to his and Elizabeth's advanced age, resulting in him being struck mute until the prophecy was fulfilled. Upon John's birth, Zechariah's speech was restored, and he praised God with a prophetic song known as the Benedictus (Luke 1:68-79).

Theological Significance
The name Zechariah, and by extension Zachary, carries significant theological weight, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promises. The lives of the Zechariahs in the Bible illustrate themes of divine remembrance, prophecy, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. The prophetic messages delivered by Zechariah the prophet and the miraculous birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah the priest both point to the coming of Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Cultural and Historical Context
The historical context of Zechariah the prophet is crucial for understanding his messages. His prophecies came at a time when the Jewish people were rebuilding their lives and their temple after the Babylonian exile. His encouragement and visions provided hope and direction for the restoration of their community and faith. Similarly, the account of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, is set in the context of Roman-occupied Judea, where the Jewish people were longing for deliverance and the coming of the Messiah.

Legacy
The legacy of the name Zachary, through its biblical roots, continues to be a reminder of God's enduring faithfulness and the hope found in His promises. The accounts of the Zechariahs in the Bible serve as powerful testimonies of faith, obedience, and the miraculous workings of God in the lives of His people.ZACHARY

zak'-a-ri (Latin Zacharias): the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) in 2 Esdras 1:40 = the prophet Zechariah.

First, for Thy Thoughts.
... and to obey God in every one of his commandments, like Josias, who turned to God
with all his heart according to all the law of Moses; and Zachary and Elizabeth ...
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Meditation i. Preparations for the Pasch
... This man's name was Heli, and he was the brother-in-law of Zachary of Hebron, in
whose house Jesus had in the preceding year announced the death of John the ...
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Hymns on the Nativity. Hymn i. This is the Day that Gladdened Them ...
... Down also came the hidden Light, and from the Body rose His beauty! The
light that spake in Zachary, to-day shined in Bethlehem! ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymns on the nativity hymn.htm

Do You Look for Another? but Daniel Foretells the Exact Time. ...
... For in fact when first the people went down to Babylon, Daniel and Jeremy were there,
and Ezechiel and Agg??us and Zachary were prophesying. Footnotes: ...
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Christians must not Forsake the Church of God, and Go Away and ...
... Perchance the authors of the Capitular had in mind the Roman Council under Pope
Zachary, ad745, against Aldebert, who was found to invoke by name eight angels ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxxv christians must not.htm

Whether his Name was Suitably Given to Christ?
... a son is named after his father or some other relation; and thus the kinsfolk of
John the Baptist wished to call him "by his father's name Zachary," not by the ...
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Whether the Annunciation Should have Been Made by an Angel to the ...
... Thus, then, the most god-like Gabriel made known to Zachary that a prophet son would
be born to him; and, to Mary, how the Divine mystery of the ineffable ...
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Whether the Angel of Annunciation Should have Appeared to the ...
... who appeared, knowing hers was a human nature, first sought to remedy the disturbance
of mind to which a man is subject." Wherefore both to Zachary and to Mary ...
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Whether it is a Sin to Tempt God?
... Gedeon seems to have asked a sign through weakness of faith, wherefore he is not
to be excused from sin, as a gloss observes: just as Zachary sinned in saying ...
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The Marriage of Cana
... for you in the great work of your salvation, and then he will also enable you to
serve him without distraction, and cause you to walk, as Zachary and Elizabeth ...
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Zachary
...ZACHARY. zak'-a-ri (Latin Zacharias): the King James Version and the Revised Version
(British and American) in 2 Esdras 1:40 = the prophet Zechariah. ...
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Zacharias (11 Occurrences)

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Zacher (1 Occurrence)

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