Lexical Summary Sherebeyah: Sherebiah Original Word: שֵׁרֵבְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sherebiah From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites -- Sherebiah. see HEBREW sharab see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sharab and Yah Definition "Yah has sent burning heat," an Isr. name NASB Translation Sherebiah (8). 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 8:18,24; Nehemiah 8:7; Nehemiah 9:4,5; Nehemiah 10:13; Nehemiah 12:8,24. שַׁרְבּֿיט see שׁבט. Topical Lexicon Name and Lineage Sherebiah appears solely in the post-exilic records. He is identified as “from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel” (Ezra 8:18), placing him within the Levitical line responsible for temple worship and instruction. Role in Ezra’s Return Caravan (Ezra 8) When Ezra discovered a lack of Levites for the journey, God provided Sherebiah, described as “a man of insight” (Ezra 8:18), together with eighteen male relatives. He was later selected among the twelve leading priests entrusted to weigh and guard the sacred silver, gold, and vessels (Ezra 8:24-30), evidencing his reliability and ceremonial fitness. Teacher and Expositor of the Law (Nehemiah 8:7) During the great assembly in Jerusalem, “The Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah…—instructed the people in the Law” (Nehemiah 8:7). Sherebiah thus stands among the first post-exilic interpreters who clarified the meaning of Scripture and applied it to the restored community. Leader in National Confession and Prayer (Nehemiah 9:4-5) At a public fast, Sherebiah joined fellow Levites on an elevated platform, crying out to the Lord and urging the people, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting” (Nehemiah 9:5). His participation helped articulate one of Scripture’s most comprehensive historical prayers, summarizing God’s covenant faithfulness. Signer of the Covenant Renewal (Nehemiah 10:12) Sherebiah’s name is listed among the Levites who sealed the renewed covenant, publicly binding themselves “to follow the Law of God” (Nehemiah 10:29). His signature modeled personal and communal responsibility in obedience. Service in Temple Praise and Order (Nehemiah 12:8, 24) Sherebiah is numbered with those who “led the thanksgiving songs” (Nehemiah 12:8) and later with chiefs who organized antiphonal praise “according to the commandment of David the man of God” (Nehemiah 12:24). His ministry balanced doctrinal teaching with vibrant worship. Character Qualities Illustrated • Insightful understanding of God’s Word Theological Significance Sherebiah personifies God’s provision of gifted Levites during Israel’s restoration. His consistent appearance alongside Ezra and Nehemiah highlights three restoration pillars: the centrality of Scripture, covenant fidelity, and God-honoring worship. Practical Applications • God supplies capable servants for every spiritual need. Occurrences Forms and Transliterations וְשֵׁרֵ֥בְיָ֣ה ׀ וְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֛ה ושרביה לְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֣ה לשרביה שֵֽׁרֵבְיָ֜ה שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֖ה שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֤ה שֵׁרֵבְיָ֖ה שרביה lə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh ləšêrêḇəyāh leshereveYah šê·rê·ḇə·yāh šêrêḇəyāh shereveYah veshereveYah wə·šê·rê·ḇə·yāh wəšêrêḇəyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 8:18 HEB: בֶּן־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וְשֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֛ה וּבָנָ֥יו וְאֶחָ֖יו NAS: of Israel, namely Sherebiah, and his sons KJV: of Israel; and Sherebiah, with his sons INT: the son of Israel and Sherebiah his sons and his brethren Ezra 8:24 Nehemiah 8:7 Nehemiah 9:4 Nehemiah 9:5 Nehemiah 10:12 Nehemiah 12:8 Nehemiah 12:24 8 Occurrences |
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