Word Study
The meaning of “יְהוֹיָקִים”
Understanding Yᵉhôwyâqîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H3079
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יְהוֹיָקִים
Phoneticyeh-ho-yaw-keem'
TransliterationYᵉhôwyâqîym
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jehoiakim. Compare יוֹיָקִים. - § Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up" - Jehojakim, a Jewish king 1) son of Josiah and the third from the last king of Judah; subject vassel of Nebuchadnezzar who reigned for 11 years before he died a violent death either in combat or by the hands of his own subjects
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
37 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
37x
Most Frequent Book
Jeremiah
Book Distribution
2 Kings7
1 Chronicles2
2 Chronicles3
Jeremiah23
Daniel2
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יְהוֹיָקִים' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 24:1?