Word Study

The meaning of רְעֵלָיָה

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

H7480
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

רְעֵלָיָה

Phoneticreh-ay-law-yaw'
TransliterationRᵉʻêlâyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Reeliah. - § Reelaiah = "bearer of Jehovah" - Reelajah, an Israelite 1) one who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 1a) also 'Raamiah'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ezra 2:2

Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Ezra
Book Distribution
Ezra1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'רְעֵלָיָה' deepen your understanding of Ezra 2:2?