Word Study

The meaning of Ζαχαρίας

Understanding Zacharías reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

Ζαχαρίας

Phoneticdzakh-ar-ee'-as
TransliterationZacharías
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (זְכַרְיָה) Zacharias. - Zacharias (i.e. Zechariah), the name of two Israelites

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

11 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 23:35

That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

Luke 1:40

And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Matthew1
Luke10

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'Ζαχαρίας' deepen your understanding of Matthew 23:35?