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H7841

שְׁחַרְיָה

Shᵉcharyâh /shekh-ar-yaw'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom שָׁחַר and יָהּ
MeaningJah has sought; Shecharjah, an Israelite
KJV usageShehariah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Shᵉcharyâh — 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 Shᵉcharyâh, represented by H7841, is a proper name meaning Jah has sought. This name is exceptionally rare, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse within the biblical text. Its meaning is derived from the components "Jah," a shortened form of God's name, and a verb for seeking.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of H7841 occurs in a genealogical listing within the book of 1 Chronicles. The verse states, "And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah," identifying Shehariah as an Israelite 1 Chronicles 8:26. The name is presented without any further narrative or description of the individual, placing its significance entirely on its inclusion in this lineage and its inherent meaning.

Related Words & Concepts

In its only context, H7841 is listed alongside two other individuals, providing the only direct relationships in the text:

  • H8125 Shamshᵉray: A name meaning sunlike. He is mentioned immediately before Shehariah in the same list 1 Chronicles 8:26.
  • H6271 ʻĂthalyâh: A name meaning Jah has constrained. This name is listed directly after Shehariah 1 Chronicles 8:26 and is also the name of a notable Israelitess, a queen mentioned in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles (2 Kings 11:1, 2 Chronicles 24:7).

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H7841 is contained entirely within its etymology. Despite the lack of a broader narrative, the name itself serves as a statement of faith.

  • Divine Initiative: The meaning, Jah has sought, highlights a belief in a God who actively pursues or looks for His people.
  • Theophoric Name: As a theophoric name, it embeds the name of God ("Jah") directly into a person's identity, serving as a constant declaration of God's character.
  • A Personal Confession: For the individual named Shehariah, his name was a testament to a foundational aspect of his and his family's relationship with God.

Summary

In summary, H7841 provides a clear example of how biblical names can carry significant meaning, even in the absence of a detailed story. As the name Shehariah, it appears once in a list 1 Chronicles 8:26, but its definition, Jah has sought, offers a concise yet profound theological insight. It demonstrates that personal names in scripture were often declarations of faith, reflecting God's character and His relationship with His 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.

  • שְׁחַרְיָה

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.

H8125 שַׁמְשְׁרַי apparently from שֶׁמֶשׁ; sunlike; Shamsherai, an Israelite; Shamsherai. H6271 עֲתַלְיָה or עֲתַלְיָהוּ; from the same as עַתְלַי and יָהּ; Jah has constrained; Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Isr

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.