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זִכְרִי

𐤆𐤊𐤓𐤉

Zikheri

H2147 noun

SILEX Entry

Root זכר to remember, recall, commemorate

Definition

Zikrîy is a personal name meaning 'Zikri' or 'remembrance is (of) YHWH,' derived from the root meaning 'to remember.' Used as the name of various individuals in Israelite genealogies and narratives, the name implies the idea of being remembered or commended, often in relation to divine remembrance. In the Hebrew Bible, it functions solely as a proper noun, with the semantic nuance of being one whose memory or reputation is notable, or one who is remembered by deity or humans.

Semantic Range

personal name indicating remembrance, memorable, commemorated; in context always a proper noun referring to an individual; implied meaning of 'remembered (by deity/humans)' or 'one who is commemorated'

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root זכר (z-k-r), meaning 'to remember.' The form זִכְרִי (Zikrîy) is likely a shortened or elliptical theophoric name, possibly abbreviating 'YHWH remembers' or 'remembrance is (of) YHWH.' The -î suffix may indicate either possessive ('my remembrance') or serve as a theophoric or nominal ending in personal names.

Historical & Contextual Notes

This personal name appears repeatedly in the Hebrew Bible, identifying various individuals from different tribes and periods (e.g., 1 Chronicles, Nehemiah, Zechariah). The root זכר is foundational for many biblical personal names reflecting remembrance, memory, or commemoration, often with theological connotations regarding divine attention or legacy. English translations like 'Zichri' simply reproduce the Hebrew name and do not convey the original nuance of remembrance. The name's theophoric nature is more implicit than explicit; it does not directly contain a divine element but may imply it as in parallel names ('YHWH remembers'). The usage is strictly as a name; it is not used as a common noun or verb. There is no evidence the name designated any group identity or title beyond an Israelite personal name; the bearers include individuals from the Monarchic and, possibly, Exilic/Post-Exilic periods.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from זָכַר; memorable; Zicri, the name of twelve Israelites; Zichri.

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Root Family

זכר (z-k-r) — to remember, recall, commemorate

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1798 דְּכַר male rams
H2138 זָכוּר her male
H2139 זַכּוּר and Remembered-one
H2142 זָכַר I will cause to be remembered
H2143 זֵכֶר for remembrance of

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2147-02 זִכְרִ֖י zikheri HNp Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH 7
H2147-01 וְ/זִכְרִֽי vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri 5

Occurrences in Scripture

12 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2147-01 Exodus 6:21 וְ/זִכְרִֽי vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri
H2147-02 Nehemiah 11:9 זִכְרִ֖י zikheri HNp Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH
H2147-02 Nehemiah 12:17 זִכְרִ֑י zikheri HNp Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH
H2147-01 1 Chronicles 8:19 וְ/זִכְרִ֖י vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri
H2147-01 1 Chronicles 8:23 וְ/זִכְרִ֖י vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri
H2147-01 1 Chronicles 8:27 וְ/זִכְרִ֖י vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri
H2147-02 1 Chronicles 9:15 זִכְרִ֖י zikheri HNp Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH
H2147-01 1 Chronicles 26:25 וְ/זִכְרִ֥י vezikheri HC/Np and Zichri and Zikri
H2147-02 1 Chronicles 27:16 זִכְרִ֑י zikheri HNp of Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH
H2147-02 2 Chronicles 17:16 זִכְרִ֔י zikheri HNp Zichri Remembrance-is-of-YHWH
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