Lexical Definition
יִרְמְיָה Yirmᵉyâh (yir-meh-yaw') Jeremiah N:N-M-P
or יִרְמְיָהוּ Yirmᵉyâhûw (yirmeh-yaw'-hoo); from רוּם and יָהּ; Jah will rise
Jeremiah.
- § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed"
- Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name
2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah
3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag
4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh
5) a Gadite and warrior of David
6) a warrior of David
7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony
8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7
9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
See Greek: Ἱερεμίας
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙ | Jeremiah | Jer.35.3 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3
- son of: Habazziniah (חֲבַצַּנְיָה)
- father of: Jaazaniah (יַאֲזַנְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִרְמְיָ֫ה(וּׅ147 proper name, masculine (? ׳י looseneth, that is, the womb ? compare Assyrian s±a kirimmas±a rummû, whose womb is loosened DlHWB 623); —
1.136 prophet, son of Hilkiah, of priestly family in 'Anathôth: יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ Jer 1:1; Jer 1:11; Jer 29:27; Jer 36:1; Jer 36:4 (twice in verse) + 116 t. Jeremiah, + 2Chr 35:25; 2Chr 36:12; 2Chr 36:21; 2Chr 36:22 (הַנָּבִיא ׳יר Jer 21:2 + often); יָה- Jer 27:1; Jer 28:5; Jer 28:6; Jer 28:10; Jer 28:11; Jer 28:12; Jer 28:15; Jer 29:1; Ezra 1:1; Dan 9:2 Ιερεμίας
2. יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ, of Libnah, father of Josiah's wife, 2Kgs 23:31; 2Kgs 24:18 = Jer 52:1, Ἰερεμιας.
3. יָ֫הוּ- Gadite, David's time 1Chr 12:13*, Ιερεμεια, ᵐ5L Ιεραμαου. The following all יָה-, ᵐ5 Ἰερεμία(ς), Ἰερμία(ς), etc.:
4. Manassite 1Chr 5:24.
5. Benjamite 1Chr 12:4.
6. Gadite 1Chr 12:10*.
7. a. priestly name: Neh 12:1; Neh 12:2.
b. Neh 10:3*, perhaps=Neh 12:34.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 23:31 · 24:18 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:24 · 12:4 · 12:10* · 12:13* |
| 2 Chronicles | 35:25 · 36:12 · 36:21 · 36:22 |
| Ezra | 1:1 |
| Nehemiah | 10:3* · 12:1 · 12:2 · 12:34 |
| Jeremiah | 1:1 · 1:11 · 21:2 · 27:1 · 28:5 · 28:6 · 28:10 · 28:11 · 28:12 · 28:15 · 29:1 · 29:27 · 36:1 · 36:4 · 52:1 |
| Daniel | 9:2 |
Profile
Male • Son of Habazziniah • Son of Habazziniah, a Rechabite.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, was a Rechabite who was tested by the prophet Jeremiah for his obedience to his ancestor's commands.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3;
- only referred to as Jeremiah יִרְמְיָה;
- a son of Habazziniah חֲבַצַּנְיָה;
- father of Jaazaniah יַאֲזַנְיָה.
Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah as a member of the Rechabite clan. The Rechabites were a nomadic group known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab son of Rechab. They abstained from drinking wine, building houses, sowing seed, and planting vineyards.
The prophet Jeremiah was instructed by God to test the Rechabites' obedience. He brought them into the temple and offered them wine to drink. However, the Rechabites, including Jeremiah son of Habazziniah, refused to drink the wine, stating that they were following the commands of their ancestor Jonadab.
The prophet Jeremiah then used the Rechabites' obedience as a contrast to the disobedience of the people of Judah. He praised the Rechabites for their faithfulness and declared that they would always have a descendant to serve God because of their commitment to their ancestor's commands. This event highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.
All entries for Jeremiah: יִרְמְיָה
Related Profiles:
- Habazziniah (father)
- Jaazaniah (child)