The meaning of “בְּרִיעָה”

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

H1283

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בְּרִיעָה

Phoneticber-ee'-aw

TransliterationBᵉrîyʻâh

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently from the feminine of רַע with a prepositional prefix; in trouble Beriah. - § Beriah = "with a friend" - Beriah, the name of four Israelites 1) a son of Asher 2) a son of Ephraim 3) a Benjamite 4) a Levite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

10 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 46:17	“And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.”
Numbers 26:45	“Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.”
1 Chronicles 8:13	“Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of Aijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath:”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

10x

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Genesis1

Numbers2

1 Chronicles7

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בְּרִיעָה' deepen your understanding of Genesis 46:17?

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