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Uriah(2)

Uriah in the Bible — the priest, father of Meremoth (EZR 8:33). Uriah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 6 scripture passages.

Name meaning: or Urijah, the Lord is my light or fire

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
6 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
5 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Uriahproper name
Hebrew
אוּרִיָּה
Transliteration
uriyah
Meaning
y-h-v-h is [my] flame, light
Greek
Ουρια
Reference
EZR 8:33
Strong's
H223

Family & Relationships (5)

father

Meremoth(EZR 8:33)
Meremoth(NEH 3:4)

descendant

Aaron(EZR 8:33)

son

Hakkoz(NEH 3:4)
Hakkoz(NEH 3:21)

Notes

father of Meremoth (NEH 3:4, NEH 3:21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Uriah in the Bible?

Uriah is described in the Bible as the priest, father of Meremoth (EZR 8:33). Uriah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Uriah mean?

The name Uriah means “or Urijah, the Lord is my light or fire” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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