Word Study

The meaning of יוֹיָרִיב

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

H3114
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יוֹיָרִיב

Phoneticyo-yaw-reeb'
TransliterationYôwyârîyb
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

a form of יְהוֹיָרִיב Joiarib. - § Joiarib = "Jehovah contends" - Jojarib, the name of four Israelites 1) the head of the 1st of the 24 courses of priests in David's time 2) a teacher in the time of Ezra 3) a Judaite in the time of Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

5 total references
ReferenceText
Ezra 8:16

Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.

Nehemiah 11:5

And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col–hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.

Nehemiah 11:10

Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.

Nehemiah 12:6

Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah,

Nehemiah 12:19

And of Joiarib, Mattenai; of Jedaiah, Uzzi;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
5x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Ezra1
Nehemiah4

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יוֹיָרִיב' deepen your understanding of Ezra 8:16?