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Zerahiah
Zerahiah in the Bible — father of Meraioth (1CH 6:6). Zerahiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “the Lord rising; brightness of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Zerahiahproper name
- Hebrew
- זְרַחְיָה
- Transliteration
- zərachəyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h shines brightly [red or scarlet]; y-h-v-h has risen [like the sun]
- Greek
- Ζαραια
- Reference
- 1CH 6:6
- Strong's
- H2228
Notes
Aaronic priest through Eleazar
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Zerahiah in the Bible?
Zerahiah is described in the Bible as father of Meraioth (1CH 6:6). Zerahiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Zerahiah mean?
The name Zerahiah means “the Lord rising; brightness of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.