Word Study

The meaning of זְרֻבָּבֶל

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

H2216
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

זְרֻבָּבֶל

Phoneticzer-oob-baw-bel'
TransliterationZᵉrubbâbel
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zerubbabel. - § Zerubbabel = "sown in Babylon" - Zerubbabel, an Israelite 1) the grandson of king Jehoiachin and leader of the first group of returning exiles from Babylon

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

20 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 3:19

And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:

Ezra 3:8

Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; and appointed the Levites, from twenty years old and upward, to set forward the work of the house of the Lord.

Nehemiah 12:1

Now these are the priests and the Levites that went up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra,

Haggai 2:2

Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying,

Zechariah 4:9

The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
20x
Most Frequent Book
Haggai
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1
Ezra5
Nehemiah3
Haggai7
Zechariah4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זְרֻבָּבֶל' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 3:19?

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