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Jochebed
Jochebed in the Bible — aunt and wife of Amram, mother of Moses (EXO 6:20). Jochebed belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “glorious; honorable”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Jochebedproper name
- Hebrew
- יוֹכֶבֶד
- Transliteration
- yokheved
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is glorious
- Greek
- Ιωχαβεδ
- Reference
- EXO 6:20
- Strong's
- H3115
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jochebed in the Bible?
Jochebed is described in the Bible as aunt and wife of Amram, mother of Moses (EXO 6:20). Jochebed belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Jochebed mean?
The name Jochebed means “glorious; honorable” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.