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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”
Profile
- 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)
descendant
Aaron(EZR 8:33)
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.