Word Study

The meaning of יֵהוּא

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

H3058
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יֵהוּא

Phoneticyay-hoo'
TransliterationYêhûwʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jehu. - § Jehu = "Jehovah is He" - Jehu, the name of five Israelites 1) the king of the northern kingdom Israel who overthrew the dynasty of Omri 2) son of Hanani and an Israelite prophet in the time of Baasha and Jehoshaphat 3) the Antothite, a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors 4) a descendant of Judah of the house of Hezron 5) son of Josibiah and a chief of the tribe of Simeon

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

54 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 16:12

Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the Lord, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,

2 Kings 10:11

So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining.

1 Chronicles 4:35

And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel,

2 Chronicles 22:8

And it came to pass, that, when Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab, and found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brethren of Ahaziah, that ministered to Ahaziah, he slew them.

Hosea 1:4

And the Lord said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
54x
Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
Book Distribution
1 Kings5
2 Kings39
1 Chronicles3
2 Chronicles6
Hosea1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יֵהוּא' deepen your understanding of 1 Kings 16:12?