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Barzillai(3)
Barzillai in the Bible — man who took a wife from the the daughters of Barzillai and was called by their name (EZR 2:61). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “son of contempt; made of iron”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Barzillaiproper name
- Hebrew
- בַּרְזִלַּי
- Transliteration
- barəzilay
- Meaning
- [made of] iron
- Greek
- Βερζελλαι
- Reference
- EZR 2:51
- Strong's
- H1271
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Barzillai in the Bible?
Barzillai is described in the Bible as man who took a wife from the the daughters of Barzillai and was called by their name (EZR 2:61).
What does the name Barzillai mean?
The name Barzillai means “son of contempt; made of iron” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.