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Uriah(3)
Uriah in the Bible — stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4). Uriah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “or Urijah, the Lord is my light or fire”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Uriahproper name
- Hebrew
- אוּרִיָּה
- Transliteration
- uriyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is [my] flame, light
- Greek
- Ουρια
- Reference
- NEH 8:4
- Strong's
- H223
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Levi(NEH 8:4)
Notes
*assumed Levite given this event
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Uriah in the Bible?
Uriah is described in the Bible as stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4). 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.