Lexical Definition
שֵׁרֵבְיָה Shêrêbᵉyâh (shay-rayb-yaw') Sherebiah N:N-M-P
from שָׁרָב and יָהּ; Jah has brought heat
Sherebiah.
- § Sherebiah = "Jehovah has scorched"
- Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites
1) a Levite who assisted Ezra at the reading of the Law and who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.18
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שֵֵׁרבְיָה proper name, masculine a Levite with Ezra (?׳י hath sent burning heat; or compare Syriac 
Pa`el propagavit); — Σαραβια(ς) : Ezra 8:18; Ezra 8:24; Neh 8:7; Neh 9:4; Neh 9:5; Neh 10:13*; Neh 12:8; Neh 12:24. שַׁרְבּֿיט see שׁבט.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 8:18 · 8:24 |
| Nehemiah | 8:7 · 9:4 · 9:5 · 10:13* · 12:8 · 12:24 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Levite who assisted Ezra and Nehemiah
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Sherebiah, a Levite who played a significant role in assisting Ezra and Nehemiah in their respective missions.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.18;
- only referred to as Sherebiah שֵׁרֵבְיָה.
Sherebiah was a prominent Levite who actively assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in their efforts to restore and rebuild the Jewish community after the Babylonian exile. In Ezra 8:18, he is mentioned as one of the Levites sent to Ezra by the chief men at Casiphia to serve in the house of God. Later, in Ezra 8:24, Sherebiah is listed among the twelve leaders of the priests entrusted with the task of safeguarding the offerings and vessels for the temple during the journey to Jerusalem.
In Nehemiah 8:7, Sherebiah is named as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it aloud. He, along with other Levites, explained the meaning of the Law to the people, ensuring their comprehension. Furthermore, in Nehemiah 9:4-5, Sherebiah is mentioned among the Levites who led the people in confession and worship during the ceremony of repentance and covenant renewal.
These references highlight Sherebiah's significant role as a Levitical leader and his involvement in the religious and social restoration of the Jewish community after the exile. He contributed to the teaching of the Law, the proper handling of sacred offerings, and the spiritual guidance of the people.
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