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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

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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.

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