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H1275

בֵּרִי

Bêrîy /bay-ree'/ Ask about this word
Rootprobably by contraction from בְּאֵרִי
MeaningBeri, an Israelite
KJV usageBeri.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Bêrîy — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Bêrîy, represented by H1275, is the proper name Beri. The name, which means "Beri, an Israelite," is understood to be a personal name. It appears only 1 times in 1 unique verses in the Bible, indicating its very specific and limited use.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of H1275 is in a genealogical list within the book of 1 Chronicles. In this context, the name Beri is used to identify a specific individual within a family line. The verse lists him as one of the "sons of Zophah" 1 Chronicles 7:36, establishing his identity and lineage as an Israelite.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of H1275 places it alongside several other names that define its familial relationships:

  • H6690 Tsôwphach (Zophah): The father of Beri, whose name means breadth. He is the head of the family line mentioned in this passage 1 Chronicles 7:36.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This term is used to establish the direct genealogical link between Beri and his father, Zophah, identifying him and his brothers as descendants 1 Chronicles 7:36.
  • H5477 Çûwach (Suah): Listed as a brother of Beri, his name means sweeping 1 Chronicles 7:36.
  • H2774 Charnepher (Harnepher): Another brother of Beri named in the same genealogy 1 Chronicles 7:36.
  • H7777 Shûwʻâl (Shual): A brother of Beri. This name is also used to identify a place in Palestine 1 Samuel 13:17.
  • H3236 Yimrâh (Imrah): Also listed as a brother of Beri, his name means interchange 1 Chronicles 7:36.

Theological Significance

The significance of H1275 is not theological but genealogical. Its inclusion in the biblical text serves a specific historical purpose.

  • Preservation of Lineage: The primary role of the name Beri is to preserve the record of a specific family. He is documented as one of "The sons of Zophah" 1 Chronicles 7:36, ensuring this line is not lost.
  • Individual Identity: By being named, Beri is recognized as a distinct person within his family unit, alongside his brothers Suah, Harnepher, Shual, and Imrah.
  • Structural Record: The name contributes to the larger genealogical framework of 1 Chronicles, which was vital for establishing family and tribal identity within Israel.

Summary

In summary, H1275 Bêrîy is a proper noun used to name an Israelite man. Its sole appearance in scripture is not for a broad conceptual or theological purpose, but for the precise function of documenting an individual, Beri, within the genealogical records of Israel. The name's importance lies in its role as a marker of identity within the family of Zophah 1 Chronicles 7:36.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H6690 צוֹפַח from an unused root meaning to expand, breadth; Tsophach, an Israelite; Zophah. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H5477 סוּחַ from an unused root meaning to wipe away; sweeping; Suach, an Israelite; Suah. H2774 חַרְנֶפֶר of uncertain derivation; Charnepher, an Israelite; Harnepher. H7777 שׁוּעָל the same as שׁוּעָל; Shual, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine; Shual. H3236 יִמְרָה probably from יָמַר; interchange; Jimrah, an Israelite; Imrah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.