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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

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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.

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