Original Word: בְּרָאיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Bra'yah
Pronunciation: beh-rah-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ber-aw-yaw')
Definition: Berayah
Meaning: Berajah

Beraiah

From bara' and Shmuw'el; Jah has created; Berajah, an Israelite -- Beraiah.

see HEBREW bara'

see HEBREW Shmuw'el

Word Origin
from bara and Yah
Definition
"Yah has created," a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Beraiah (1).

בְּרָאיָה proper name, masculine (׳י hath created) a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:21.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בָּרָא (bara), meaning "to create" or "to make," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Berajah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew culture and language. However, Greek names that incorporate the concept of creation or divine origin might be considered thematically related, though not directly corresponding.

Usage: Berajah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Berajah is a name found in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. It reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the divine name into personal names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. The name Berajah emphasizes the creative power of Yahweh, acknowledging Him as the source of life and existence.
• In the context of the Bible, names like Berajah would often be given to express gratitude, faith, or a particular hope in God's providence. The use of such a name would serve as a constant reminder of God's role in the life of the individual and the community.
• The name Berajah is not widely mentioned in the biblical text, indicating it may have been a less common name or used in specific familial or tribal contexts. However, its inclusion in genealogical lists underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, where each name carries significance and contributes to the overarching story of God's people.

וּבְרָאיָ֛ה ובראיה ū·ḇə·rā·yāh ūḇərāyāh uveraYahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts