Nehemiah 12:10 — Word Study
WLCוְיֵשׁ֖וּעַ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ יֽוֹיָקִ֑ים וְיֽוֹיָקִים֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֖יב אֶת־ יוֹיָדָֽע׃
BSA◂JeshuaYêshûwaʻ [the high priest, a leader of Israel] was the father ofyâlad■ ◂JoiakimYôwyâqîym [Jehovah raises up] ◂JoiakimYôwyâqîym was the father ofyâlad■ EliashibʼElyâshîyb [God restores] EliashibʼElyâshîyb was the father of JoiadaYôwyâdâʻ [Jehovah knows]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְיֵשׁ֖וּעַ | and Jeshua | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הוֹלִ֣יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| יֽוֹיָקִ֑ים | Joiakim | Noun proper masculine |
| וְיֽוֹיָקִים֙ | and Joiakim | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הוֹלִ֣יד | he fathered | Verb, Hiphil, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב | Eliashib | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֖יב | and Eliashib | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| יוֹיָדָֽע׃ | Joiada | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, |
| KJV | ¶ And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, |
| ASV | And Jeshua begat Joiakim, and Joiakim begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, |
| YLT | And Jeshua hath begotten Joiakim, and Joiakim hath begotten Eliashib, and Eliashib hath begotten Joiada, |
| WEB | Jeshua became the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim became the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib became the father of Joiada, |
| BBE | And Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib was the father of Joiada, |
The translations agree on the names and their meanings, with variations in amplification.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by two subordinate clauses, creating a clear lineage structure.
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 12:10
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Context — The Genealogy of the High Priesthoodgenerated
Nehemiah 12:10 presents a genealogy that traces the lineage of key priestly figures, establishing their roles in Israel's history. This lineage is significant for understanding the continuity of priestly leadership and the restoration of the temple after the exile. The names mentioned reflect the heritage and responsibilities of the priests during the post-exilic period, underscoring the importance of their roles in worship and community life.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:26 | They served in the days of Joiakim son of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and in the days of Nehemiah the governor and Ezra the priest and scribe. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:3–15 | The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 3:1 | At the Sheep Gate, Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests began rebuilding. They dedicated it and installed its doors. After building as far as the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel, they dedicated the wall. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 13:4–7 | Now before this, Eliashib the priest, a relative of Tobiah, had been put in charge of the storerooms of the house of our God |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֵשׁוּעַ, ve.ye.Shu.a'generated
The name יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) means 'he will save' and refers to Jeshua, a prominent figure in the Old Testament known for leading the Israelites back from exile. The parsing indicates that it is a proper noun in the masculine form, emphasizing its significance as a name associated with leadership and restoration in Israel's history.
Jeshua is linked to several figures, including a high priest after the exile, and is noted for his role in the rebuilding of the temple. This name appears frequently throughout the biblical narrative, highlighting its importance in the context of Israel's return to their land.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the names and their meanings.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb in the verse is הוֹלִ֣יד, he fathered, which connects the subjects and their lineage. The structure is a series of clauses that detail the relationships: Jeshua fathered Joiakim, Joiakim fathered Eliashib, and Eliashib fathered Joiada.
Each subject is introduced with a conjunction, maintaining a clear flow of genealogy, with the focus on the lineage of the priestly line. The Hebrew word order emphasizes the subjects first, highlighting their importance in the priestly heritage.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew יֵשׁוּעַ is rendered as ἰησοῦς (*Iēsous*), which aligns with the common Greek name for Jesus. This choice reflects the translators' understanding of the significance of Jeshua in the context of salvation and leadership.
The Greek term used for 'he fathered' is ἐγέννησεν (*egennēsen*), indicating the act of begetting, similar to the Hebrew meaning. This consistency shows the translators' intent to preserve the genealogical lineage.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 12:10 outlines the genealogy of key figures in the priestly line, stating that Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib was the father of Joiada. This lineage is important for understanding the priestly heritage and the restoration of the temple after the exile.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Jeshua was a high priest and a leader who helped the Israelites return from exile, playing a key role in the rebuilding of the temple.
The name Joiakim means 'Jehovah raises up' and refers to a priest mentioned in Nehemiah.
Lineage is crucial for establishing the continuity of the priesthood and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel regarding their leaders.
Eliashib means 'God restores' and refers to a high priest during the time of Nehemiah, highlighting the theme of restoration in Israel's history.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the genealogy of these figures help us appreciate the history of Israel?
- In what ways can we see the significance of leadership in our own communities today?
- What can we learn from the roles of these priests in the restoration of the temple?
- How does the meaning of the names in this genealogy reflect God's promises to His people?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators like Bede reference this genealogy to discuss the significance of priestly lineage and its role in Israel's restoration.
Now Joshua begot Joakim, etc. Finally, Jeddua, who is placed last among these, Josephus writes (Antiquities II, 8) was the high priest in the times of Alexander the Great,Early Church Fathers on Nehemiah 12 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 12:10 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleVer. 10,11. And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begot Joiada, and Joiada begat Jonathan, and Jonathan begot Jaddua.
Read John Gill on Nehemiah 12 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada, Jeshua begat Joiakim ... This enumeration was of great importance, not only as establishing their individual purity
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 12 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHere follows a catalogue of the Jewish high priests; which was the more necessary, because their times were now to be measured, not by the years of their kings, as formerly, but by their high priests. Eliashib; of whom see 13:4,5.
Read Matthew Poole on Nehemiah 12 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsNehemiah 12:10 And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,Ver. 10. Joiakim begat Eliashib] Who proved a very wicked priest, Nehemiah 13:4-5, and his son Joiada was little better, being allied to Sanballat, Nehemiah 13:28.
Read John Trapp on Nehemiah 12 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(10, 11) Pedigree of certain high priests, with supplement from a later hand. The six generations stretch over 200 years—from B.C. 536 to B.C. 332.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Nehemiah 12 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges10, 11. The lists of the high-priests in 1 Chronicles 6:3-15 concluded with Jehozadak, who ‘went into captivity when the Lord carried away Judah and Jerusalem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar.’ Jehozadak’s son was Jeshua (see Ezra 3:1), who returned from the captivity with Zerubbabel. The present list of the high-priesthood follows directly upon that given in 1 Chronicles 6. Joiakim] From the special mention of this high-priest in Nehemiah 12:12; Nehemiah 12:26, we may conjecture that during his tenure of office the houses of the priests and Levites were registered or reconstituted. Eliashib] The high-priest in Nehemiah’s period of governorship (Nehemiah 3:1; Nehemiah 13:4; Nehemiah 13:7…
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 12 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThe six generations of high priests covered a little more than two centuries (538-333 B.C.), or a little under thirty-five years to a generation.
Read Albert Barnes on Nehemiah 12 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
Jeshua became the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim became the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib became the father of Joiada,
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
Tyndale line
¶ And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, and Joiakim begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, and Joiakim begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
And Jeshua begat Joiakim, Joiakim also begat Eliashib, and Eliashib begat Joiada,
And Ieshua begate Ioiakim: Ioiakim also begate Eliashib, and Eliashib begate Ioiada.
Strictly literal
And Jeshua begot Joiakim, and Joiakim begot Eliashib, and Eliashib begot Joiada,
And Jeshua hath begotten Joiakim, and Joiakim hath begotten Eliashib, and Eliashib hath begotten Joiada,
And Jeshua has begotten Joiakim, and Joiakim has begotten Eliashib, and Eliashib has begotten Joiada,
And Jeshua' begat Joyakim, and Joyakim begat Elyashib, and Elyashib begat Joyada'.
Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
From the Latin
And Josue beget Joacim, and Joacim beget Eliasib, and Eliasib beget Joiada,
Simplified
Jeshua the high priest was the father of Joiakim, who was the father of Eliashib, who was the father of Joiada,
And Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, and Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, and Eliashib was the father of Joiada,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show some agreement in the names listed, but the Septuagint does not preserve the full structure of the Hebrew verse, reflecting a different approach to the genealogy. The Masoretic Text maintains the direct lineage, while the Septuagint's word order and articles differ.
וְיֵשׁ֖וּעַ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ יֽוֹיָקִ֑ים וְיֽוֹיָקִים֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ אֶלְיָשִׁ֔יב וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֖יב אֶת־ יוֹיָדָֽע׃
6 of the 11 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Nehemiah 12:10
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) refers to Jeshua, meaning 'he will save.' It is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including Moses' successor, a high priest after the restoration, and various priests and leaders during the Divided Monarchy and Exile. The term also denotes a town in southern Judah. There are multiple references to Jeshua across different contexts, highlighting his significance in Israel's history.
יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, and (later) יֵשׁוּעַ, n.pr.m. (& loc., v. 9 infr.) (י׳ is salvation or י׳ is opulence)
Moses’ successor, son of Nun
a Bethshemite
h.p. after the restoration, son of Jehozadak
governor of Jerusalem under Josiah
head of one of the classes of priests
a Levitical family-name of frequent occurrence
father of a builder at the wall
a Judaite family-name
n.pr.loc. in south of Judah
base
H3442 יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
3442 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo'-ah
for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites,
also of a place in Palestine:--Jeshua.
see HEBREW for 03091
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.11;
son of: Jozadak (H3136)
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan
2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration
3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course
4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah
5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon
6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
jesh'-u-a, je-shu'-a (yeshua`): A place occupied by the children of Judah after their return from captivity (Ne 11:26), evidently, from the places named with it, in the extreme South of Judah. It may correspond with the Shema of Jos 15:26, and possibly to the Sheba of 19:2. The site may be Khirbet Sa`weh, a ruin upon a prominent hill, Tell es Sa`weh, 12 miles East-Northeast of Beersheba. The hill is surrounded by a wall of large blocks of stone. PEF, III, 409-10, Sh XXV.
Jeshua
(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).
(whom Jehovah helps), one of the towns reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity. (Nehemiah 11:26) It is not mentioned elsewhere.
Or JOSHUA, son of Josedech, was high priest of the Jews at their return from the captivity, and acted well his part in the restoration of the city, the temple, and the divine worship, Ezr 4:3 5:2. His name occurs in the prophecies of the time, Hag 1:1 2:2 Zec 3:1-10 6:11-15.
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
יוֹיָקִים (Yowyaqiym) refers to Joiakim, a name associated with a priest from the tribe of Levi during the Exile and Return period. He is noted as the son of Jeshua and father of Eliashib, and is also linked to Jehoiakim, one of the last kings of Judah. The name means 'Jehovah raises up'.
יְהוֹיָקִים, יוֹיָקִים, יוֹקִים n.pr.m. (י׳ raiseth up)
one of the last kings of Judah, son of Josiah
priest, son of Jeshua
a Judaite
base
H3113 יְהוֹיָקִים, יוֹיָקִים, יוֹקִים
3113 Yowyaqiym yo-yaw-keem'
a form of 3079; Jojakim, an Israelite:--Joiakim. Compare
3137.
see HEBREW for 03079
see HEBREW for 03137
יוֹיָקִים (yo.ya.qim) — Joiakim.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.10;
son of: Joshua (H3091J);
father of: Eliashib (H0475N)
§ Joiakim or Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up"
a priest and son of Jeshua the high priest
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
joi'-a-kim (yoyaqim, "Yahweh raises up"; compare JEHOIAKIM; JOKIM): Son of Jeshua and father of Eliashib, the high priest (Ne 12:10,12,26).
Joiakim
(whom Jehovah has set up) = Jehoiakim, a high priest, the son and successor of Jeshua (Neh. 12:10, 12, 26).
(whom Jehovah sets up), a high priest, son of the renowned Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:10) (B.C. before 446.)
→ A high priest Ne 12:10,12,26
יוֹיָקִים (Yowyaqiym) refers to Joiakim, a name associated with a priest from the tribe of Levi during the Exile and Return period. He is noted as the son of Jeshua and father of Eliashib, and is also linked to Jehoiakim, one of the last kings of Judah. The name means 'Jehovah raises up'.
יְהוֹיָקִים, יוֹיָקִים, יוֹקִים n.pr.m. (י׳ raiseth up)
one of the last kings of Judah, son of Josiah
priest, son of Jeshua
a Judaite
base
H3113 יְהוֹיָקִים, יוֹיָקִים, יוֹקִים
3113 Yowyaqiym yo-yaw-keem'
a form of 3079; Jojakim, an Israelite:--Joiakim. Compare
3137.
see HEBREW for 03079
see HEBREW for 03137
יוֹיָקִים (yo.ya.qim) — Joiakim.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.10;
son of: Joshua (H3091J);
father of: Eliashib (H0475N)
§ Joiakim or Jehoiakim = "Jehovah raises up"
a priest and son of Jeshua the high priest
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
joi'-a-kim (yoyaqim, "Yahweh raises up"; compare JEHOIAKIM; JOKIM): Son of Jeshua and father of Eliashib, the high priest (Ne 12:10,12,26).
Joiakim
(whom Jehovah has set up) = Jehoiakim, a high priest, the son and successor of Jeshua (Neh. 12:10, 12, 26).
(whom Jehovah sets up), a high priest, son of the renowned Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:10) (B.C. before 446.)
→ A high priest Ne 12:10,12,26
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · perfect third person masculine singularHVhp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (Elyashiyb) means "God will restore" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly a priest during David's reign and a high priest in Nehemiah's time. The name is composed of elements meaning 'God' and 'to restore.' Eliashib is mentioned in contexts related to the priestly lineage and temple service.
אֶלְיָשִׁיב n.pr.m. (God restores)
a descendant of David
priest of David’s time
high priest of Nehemiah’s time
a singer
one of the line of Zattu
one of the line of Bani
base
H475 אֶלְיָשִׁיב
475 'Elyashiyb el-yaw-sheeb'
from 410 and 7725; God will restore; Eljashib, the name of
six Israelites:--Eliashib.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 07725
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24;
son of: Elioenai (H0454B);
brother of: Hodaviah (H1938), Pelaiah (H6411B), Akkub (H6126), Johanan (H3110I), Delaiah (H1806) and Anani (H6054)
§ Eliashib = "God restores"
1) a priest in David's reign
2) a descendant of David
3) a high priest in Nehemiah's time
4) a temple singer with foreign wife
5) one of the line of Zattu
6) one of the line of Bani
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.12
§ Eliashib = "God restores"
1) a priest in David's reign
2) a descendant of David
3) a high priest in Nehemiah's time
4) a temple singer with foreign wife
5) one of the line of Zattu
6) one of the line of Bani
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
e-li'-a-shib ('elyashibh, "God restores"):
(1) A descendant of David (1Ch 3:24).
(2) Head of the eleventh course of priests (1Ch 24:12).
(3) The high priest in the time of Nehemiah. He, with his brethren the priests, helped in the rebuilding of the wall (Ne 3:1). But later he was "allied unto Tobiah" the Ammonite (Ne 13:4) and allowed that enemy of Nehemiah the use of a great chamber in the temple (Ne 13:5); and one of his grandsons, a son of Joiada, married a daughter of Sanballat the Horonite and was for this expelled from the community by Nehemiah (Ne 13:28).
Eliashib
Whom God will restore. (1.) A priest, head of one of the courses of the priests of the time of David (1 Chr. 24:12).
(2.) A high priest in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (Neh. 12:22, 23). He rebuilt the eastern city wall (3:1), his own mansion being in that quarter, on the ridge Ophel (3:20, 21). His indulgence of Tobiah the Ammonite provoked the indignation of Nehemiah (13:4, 7).
(whom God restores). A priest in the time of King David eleventh in the order of the "governors" of the sanctuary. (1 Chronicles 24:12) One of the latest descendants of the royal family of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:24) High priest at Jerusalem at the time of the rebuilding of the walls under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:1,20,21) (B.C. 446.) A singer in the time of Ezra who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:24) A son of Zattu, (Ezra 10:27) and A son of Bani, (Ezra 10:36) both of whom had transgressed in the same manner. (B.C. 458.)
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (Elyashiyb) means "God will restore" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, particularly a priest during David's reign and a high priest in Nehemiah's time. The name is composed of elements meaning 'God' and 'to restore.' Eliashib is mentioned in contexts related to the priestly lineage and temple service.
אֶלְיָשִׁיב n.pr.m. (God restores)
a descendant of David
priest of David’s time
high priest of Nehemiah’s time
a singer
one of the line of Zattu
one of the line of Bani
base
H475 אֶלְיָשִׁיב
475 'Elyashiyb el-yaw-sheeb'
from 410 and 7725; God will restore; Eljashib, the name of
six Israelites:--Eliashib.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 07725
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.24;
son of: Elioenai (H0454B);
brother of: Hodaviah (H1938), Pelaiah (H6411B), Akkub (H6126), Johanan (H3110I), Delaiah (H1806) and Anani (H6054)
§ Eliashib = "God restores"
1) a priest in David's reign
2) a descendant of David
3) a high priest in Nehemiah's time
4) a temple singer with foreign wife
5) one of the line of Zattu
6) one of the line of Bani
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.12
§ Eliashib = "God restores"
1) a priest in David's reign
2) a descendant of David
3) a high priest in Nehemiah's time
4) a temple singer with foreign wife
5) one of the line of Zattu
6) one of the line of Bani
אֶלְיָשִׁיב (el.ya.shiv) — Eliashib.
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
e-li'-a-shib ('elyashibh, "God restores"):
(1) A descendant of David (1Ch 3:24).
(2) Head of the eleventh course of priests (1Ch 24:12).
(3) The high priest in the time of Nehemiah. He, with his brethren the priests, helped in the rebuilding of the wall (Ne 3:1). But later he was "allied unto Tobiah" the Ammonite (Ne 13:4) and allowed that enemy of Nehemiah the use of a great chamber in the temple (Ne 13:5); and one of his grandsons, a son of Joiada, married a daughter of Sanballat the Horonite and was for this expelled from the community by Nehemiah (Ne 13:28).
Eliashib
Whom God will restore. (1.) A priest, head of one of the courses of the priests of the time of David (1 Chr. 24:12).
(2.) A high priest in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (Neh. 12:22, 23). He rebuilt the eastern city wall (3:1), his own mansion being in that quarter, on the ridge Ophel (3:20, 21). His indulgence of Tobiah the Ammonite provoked the indignation of Nehemiah (13:4, 7).
(whom God restores). A priest in the time of King David eleventh in the order of the "governors" of the sanctuary. (1 Chronicles 24:12) One of the latest descendants of the royal family of Judah. (1 Chronicles 3:24) High priest at Jerusalem at the time of the rebuilding of the walls under Nehemiah. (Nehemiah 3:1,20,21) (B.C. 446.) A singer in the time of Ezra who had married a foreign wife. (Ezra 10:24) A son of Zattu, (Ezra 10:27) and A son of Bani, (Ezra 10:36) both of whom had transgressed in the same manner. (B.C. 458.)
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
יוֹיָדָע (Yowyada`) refers to two individuals in the Old Testament, both associated with the time of Exile and Return. One is a builder mentioned in Nehemiah 3:6, son of Paseah, and the other is a high priest, son of Eliashib, noted in Nehemiah 12:10 and 13:28. The name means 'Jehovah knows.'
יְהוֹיָדָע, יוֹיָדָע n.pr.m. (י׳ knoweth)
father of Benaiah
(chief) priest at Jerus. in time of Joash
a builder at wall of Jerus., with Nehemiah
son of h. p. Eliashib
base
H3111 יְהוֹיָדָע, יוֹיָדָע
3111 Yowyada` yo-yaw-daw'
a form of 3077; Jojada, the name of two
Israelites:--Jehoiada, Joiada.
see HEBREW for 03077
יוֹיָדָע (yo.ya.da) — Joiada.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.6;
son of: Paseah (H6454I)
§ Joiada or Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows"
1) son of Paseah, who assisted to repair the old gate of Jerusalem
2) son of the high priest Eliashib in the time of Nehemiah
יוֹיָדָע (yo.ya.da) — Joiada.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.12.10;
son of: Eliashib (H0475N);
father of: Johanan (H3110L) and son_of_Joiada (H3111I); also called Jehoiada at Neh.13.28;
§ Joiada or Jehoiada = "Jehovah knows"
1) son of Paseah, who assisted to repair the old gate of Jerusalem
2) son of the high priest Eliashib in the time of Nehemiah
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm