Word Study

The meaning of יוֹחָא

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

H3109
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יוֹחָא

Phoneticyo-khaw'
TransliterationYôwchâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from יְהֹוָה and a variation of חָיָה; Jehovah-revived Joha. - § Joha = "Jehovah gives life" - Jocha, the name of two Israelites 1) one of the sons of Beriah the Benjamite 2) the Tizite, one of David's mighty warriors

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:16

And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;

1 Chronicles 11:45

Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יוֹחָא' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:16?