The meaning of “אוּרִיאֵל”
Understanding ʼÛwrîyʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Uriel. - § Uriel = "God (El) is my light" - Uriel, the name of two Israelites 1) chief of the Levitical line of Kohath i...
אוּרִיאֵל
Uriel. - § Uriel = "God (El) is my light" - Uriel, the name of two Israelites 1) chief of the Levitical line of Kohath in David's time 2) maternal grandfather of Abijah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 6:24 | “Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son.” Word: אוּרִיאֵל (ʼÛwrîyʼêl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 15:5 | “Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty:” Word: אוּרִיאֵל (ʼÛwrîyʼêl) | |
| 1 Chronicles 15:11 | “And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab,” Word: אוּרִיאֵל (ʼÛwrîyʼêl) | |
| 2 Chronicles 13:2 | “He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name also was Michaiah the daughter of Uriel of Gibeah. And there was war between Abijah and Jeroboam.” Word: אוּרִיאֵל (ʼÛwrîyʼêl) |