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H1282

בָּרִיחַ

Bârîyach /baw-ree'-akh/ Ask about this word
Rootthe same as בָּרִיחַ
MeaningBariach, an Israelite
KJV usageBariah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Bârîyach — 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 Bârîyach, represented by H1282, is the proper name Bariah. According to its base definition, it refers to a specific Israelite. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, serving exclusively to identify this individual within a genealogy.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single biblical appearance of H1282 is in the genealogical lists of 1 Chronicles. In this context, Bariah is named as one of the sons of Shemaiah in the lineage of Shechaniah 1 Chronicles 3:22. The name's sole function is to identify a person within this specific family line, providing no further narrative or detail about his life.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of Bariah connects him to other significant individuals and familial terms:

  • H8098 Shᵉmaʻyâh (Shemaiah): Defined as "Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites; Shemaiah." In the scripture, he is identified as the father of Bariah 1 Chronicles 3:22.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This term is defined as "a son (as a builder of the family name)". It is the word used to establish the relationship between Shemaiah and his son, Bariah 1 Chronicles 3:22.

Theological Significance

The significance of H1282 is genealogical rather than theological, focused on its role in record-keeping.

  • Documenting Lineage: The inclusion of Bariah serves to document the descendants of Shemaiah, contributing to the comprehensive family records found in 1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles 3:22. This was crucial for establishing identity and heritage.
  • Individual Identity: While part of a larger list, the name Bariah provides a specific identity for one of Shemaiah's six sons. This demonstrates the detailed nature of the biblical genealogies in preserving individual names within family lines.

Summary

In summary, H1282 is the proper name Bariah, an individual mentioned once in scripture. Its role is strictly to identify one of the sons of Shemaiah in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. While not connected to any broader theological themes, the name's existence underscores the importance and detail of the biblical effort to preserve the lineage of the Israelite people.

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.

H8098 שְׁמַעְיָה or שְׁמַעְיָהוּ; from שָׁמַע and יָהּ; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites; Shemaiah. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu

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.