Word Study

The meaning of יַרְחָע

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

H3398
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יַרְחָע

Phoneticyar-khaw'
TransliterationYarchâʻ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably of Egyptian origin Jarha. - § Jarha = "the month of sweeping away" - Jarcha, an Egyptian 1) the Egyptian slave of Sheshan, about the time of Eli, to whom his master gave his daughter or heir as wife

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 2:34

Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.

1 Chronicles 2:35

And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.

Usage Statistics

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

Devotional Reflection

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