Οὐρίας
Ourías
G3774 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Urias; personal name referring to an individual called Οὐρίας in Greek texts, specifically Urijah, a Hittite associated with King David in biblical narrative. In the New Testament, the name is used in genealogical or historical references, denoting this specific person and not a general concept or group.
Semantic Range
Uriah (individual name of a Hittite associated with King David); proper name in genealogical lists; reference to the biblical character Urijah
Root / Etymology
Greek transliteration of the Hebrew אוּרִיָּה (Uriyyah), meaning 'Yahweh is my light' or 'Yahweh is my flame.' The ending -ας reflects Greek morphological adaptation of the Hebrew name. The name is not etymologically Greek.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Οὐρίας occurs as a personal name referencing the biblical figure known in Hebrew as אוּרִיָּה (Uriyyah), most notably 'Uriah the Hittite' in the accounts of King David (2 Samuel 11–12). In the New Testament, the name appears in genealogical listings (e.g. Matthew 1:6). The Greek form reflects use of Semitic personal names in the Septuagint and New Testament. While many English translations use 'Uriah' or 'Urias,' the original referent is not a general term but a specific individual. Greek-speaking Jews and early Christians recognized the Semitic origin of such names. The designation 'the Hittite' identifies Urijah by non-Israelite ancestry or affiliation, but in Second Temple and New Testament Greek, ethnicity markers could function fluidly. The use of the name highlights transmission of Hebrew biblical tradition into Greek-speaking contexts. The lexical entry remains a proper noun, with no shift in meaning across periods. Standard translations render the name as 'Uriah' or 'Urias,' but do not capture the semantic associations of the Hebrew theophoric element ('Yahweh is my light/flame').
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (אוּרִיָּה); Urias (i.e. Urijah), a Hittite:--Urias.
Root Family
Οὐρίας (Ourias) — proper name, personal name
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3774-01 |
Οὐρίου | ouriou | N GEN M SG |
Urias | of Uriah | Ourias | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3774-01 |
Matthew 1:6 | Οὐρίου | ouriou | N GEN M SG |
Urias | of Uriah | Ourias |