The meaning of “יְהוֹצָדָק”
Understanding Yᵉhôwtsâdâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Jehozadek, Josedech. Compare יוֹצָדָק. - § Jehozadak or Josedech = "Jehovah is righteous" - Jehotsadak, an Israelite 1) ...
יְהוֹצָדָק
Jehozadek, Josedech. Compare יוֹצָדָק. - § Jehozadak or Josedech = "Jehovah is righteous" - Jehotsadak, an Israelite 1) grandson of the high priest Hilkiah; son of the high priest Seraiah; and father of the high priest Joshua; he never attained the office of high priest himself because he was carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 6:15 | “And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.” Word: יְהוֹצָדָק (Yᵉhôwtsâdâq) | |
| Haggai 1:14 | “And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the Lord of hosts, their God,” Word: יְהוֹצָדָק (Yᵉhôwtsâdâq) | |
| Zechariah 6:11 | “Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;” Word: יְהוֹצָדָק (Yᵉhôwtsâdâq) |