Word Study
The meaning of “יֹאשִׁיָּה”
Understanding Yôʼshîyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2977
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יֹאשִׁיָּה
Phoneticyo-shee-yaw'
TransliterationYôʼshîyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ Yôʼshîyâhûw (yoshe-yaw'-hoo); from the same root as אֲשׁוּיָה and יָהּ; founded of Jah Josiah. - § Josiah = "whom Jehovah heals" - Joshijah, the name of two Israelites 1) son of Amon by Jedidah who succeeded his father to the throne of Judah and reigned for 31 years; his reign is noteworthy for the great revivals back to the worship of Jehovah which he led 2) a returned exile and son of Zephaniah at whose house took place the solemn and symbolical crowning of Joshua the high priest in the time of Zechariah the prophet
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
48 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
48x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution
1 Kings1
2 Kings12
1 Chronicles2
2 Chronicles15
Jeremiah16
Zephaniah1
Zechariah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יֹאשִׁיָּה' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 13:2?