If you count the letters of old testament there are three letters in old and nine in testament. Sep 06, 2018 lists of books in various bibles tanakh hebrew bible law or pentateuch. Learn the meaning of the girls name hephzibah on baby name wizard, your trusted source. Hephzibah international standard bible encyclopedia bible. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. H ephzibah as a girls name is of hebrew origin, and the meaning of hephzibah is my delight is in her. Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in jerusalem fiftyfive years.
Jan 10, 2018 various commentaries also pondered the kind of familiarity isaiah must have had with hephzibah to use her name in isaiah 62. Hephzibah all the women of the bible bible gateway. This comprehensive resource lists every person and place mentioned in the bible and cites helpful information, including the pronunciation of the name, the greek or hebrew meaning of the name, a paragraph of description, and a. In biblical names the meaning of the name hephzibah is. In the old testament she is the wife of king hezekiah of judah and the mother of manasseh. Meaning, origin and history of the name hephzibah behind. She and her husband were godly whereas their son manasseh was ungodly. What is the meaning of hephzibah and the meaning of beulah. All kjv books old testament only new testament only. Used by puritans in the 17th and 18th century, but rare today.
Hephzibah literal english my delight is in her figures briefly in the bibles second books of kings 2 kings 21. The name hephzibah is a girls name of hebrew origin meaning my delight is in her. Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the lord, speak, saying, the lord hath utterly separated me from his people. A symbolical name of zion, as representing the lords favour toward her isaiah 62. Hephzibah is found twice in the old testament, 2 kings 21. Hephzibah eppie cassmarner is the heroine of george eliots novel silas marner and hepzibah smith is a witch in the harry potter series. The english names are from the septuagint and vulgate translations. The first five books of the bible are from the hebrew torah, which means teaching or instruction.
More importantly hephzibah is a symbolic name for zion once it has been restored to the favour of god isaiah 62. The name hephzibah consists of two elements that are separated by a maqqepa hebrewhyphen. A symbolical name of zion, as representing the lords favour toward her. The only thing is because she got so used to being sweetly called eppie, now every time i pronounce her actual name she says she feels i am upset at her and she doesnt like. While those are great, memorable, and necessary, it does. Then 3 squared equals 9, so there are 39 books in the old testament. Hephzibah was the wife of king hezekiah of judah, and the mother of manasseh. In old testament times, the israelites understood the power behind a name. Oct 02, 2017 the name is mentioned only twice in the bible. Hephzibah holman bible dictionary bible dictionary. The name is also used as an allusive name for israel compare beulah. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. The jewish tanakh sometimes called the hebrew bible contains 24 books divided into three parts.
The songs of hephzibah is a collection of christian songs that captures the heart of the christian experience in this world. Entry for hephzibah international standard bible encyclopedia one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, the isbe is hailed for its authoritative explanations of every significant word, person and place. Hephzibah or hepzibah is a figure in the books of kings in the bible. I hope that you find something on the blog that will make you delight yourself in him. The wife of hezekiah and mother of king manasseh 2ki 21. A symbolical name of zion, as representing the lords. Hephzibah global ministry exploring proverbs make good choices. The hebrew names are taken from the first line of each book in the original hebrew. I was both intrigued and amazed to discover it meant, delight of the lord. Meaning, origin and history of the name hephzibah behind the name. The name hephzibah is used a second time in isaiahs prophecy to describe the restored jerusalem.
Jul 01, 2014 all the names in the bible is a fun and engaging handbook that includes every name in the bible in one handy volume. Translated from the original hebrew, hephzibah literally means, my delight is in her. Hephzibah hitchcockss bible names bible dictionary. Whether there was actual spiritual blessing or power. I loved it in silas marner and even more after i read the bible. A name signifying my delight in her, which is to be borne by the restored jerusalem. Jan 11, 2020 a female given name from hebrew of biblical origin. Starting in the 1st century ad, the books were often writen on a single scroll. One of the women of the bible whose story will make your heart ache.
The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. It does have less formal nicknames eppie and hepsie, which seem revivable. The next step is to enter your payment information. Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in jerusalem. Hephzibah baby name meaning, origin and description of. The first part comes from the verb hapes, meaning to take delight in. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. When jerusalem is restored, she will no longer be forsaken and desolate. Hephzibah is an old testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. The wife of hezekiah and mother of king manasseh 2 kings 21. Different religious groups include different books in their biblical canons, in varying orders, and sometimes divide or combine books.
Whether there was actual spiritual blessing or power imparted through a godgiven name, or whether the names given simply powerfully influenced the thoughts and beliefs of persons about themselves, the names of the old testament characters in many ways. Hephzibah was the wife of king hezekiah and mother of their son, manasseh, who ruled as king over judah for 55 years. The name hephzibah or hafzbah expresses a very clear idea. Then take 3 x 9 27, the number of books in the new testament. This passage promises the restoration of israel to a place of favor and. I am a minister unto the lord and a scribe for him. Nov 16, 2019 hephzibah is a new name for what is today called torah. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
Hephzibah eppie cassmarner is the heroine of george eliots novel silas marner and hepzibah the condensed spelling smith is a witch in the harry potter series. I also always liked the nn eppie and my little girl loves her nn. Hephzibahs identity is mentioned in the bible only once. You shall no longer be termed forsaken, nor shall your land any more be termed desolate. Hephzibah eastons bible dictionary bible dictionary. When god changes a name in the bible, it conveys transformation, a second chance, and a new beginning. The verb hapes, means to take delight in or be pleased in. Jan 15, 2018 hephzibahs identity is mentioned in the bible only once. My name is hephzibah frances and i am so glad to emeet you. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. It reminds us that god has made certain promises to israel, and ultimately to give israel a new name. Hephzibah is a queen mentioned in the old testament ii kings. Name related names related ratings comments namesakes. In english sometimes the term pentateuch is used, which in turn derives from the greek septuagint section called the five books penta teuchoi.
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