יָקִים
𐤉𐤒𐤉𐤌
Yaqim
H3356 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun, masculine personal name: Yaqim (transliterated Yāqîm) — an Israelite name meaning 'he establishes' or 'he will raise up.' The name expresses the idea of someone being established or lifted up, indicating a hope or affirmation associated with being set up, made firm, or established. In biblical usage, this is the name of two individuals listed among the descendants of Simeon and of a priestly division.
Semantic Range
to be raised, to be established, to set up, to endure; as a proper noun: Yaqim (masculine personal name), he will establish, he will raise up
Root / Etymology
From the root קוּם (QWM), meaning 'to arise, stand, endure, be established.' Yāqîm is a form derived from this root, typically functioning as a verbal form meaning 'he will establish' or 'he will raise up.' The formation with the yod prefix and the qamets-vav vowel pattern is characteristic of the causative or imperfect third masculine singular forms in Hebrew proper names. Distinct from related names that incorporate a theophoric element, such as Yehoyaqim (יְהוֹיָקִים, 'YHWH establishes').
Historical & Contextual Notes
יָקִים appears in genealogical lists as the name of descendants within Israelite tribes (e.g., 1 Chronicles 4:22; Nehemiah 12:10), specifically among the sons of Simeon and among priestly divisions. The name's meaning reflects the common biblical naming pattern of expressing a foundational action or blessing upon the child. The word is distinct from יְהוֹיָקִים (Yehoyaqim), which includes the divine name YHWH as the subject ('YHWH will establish'), while יָקִים remains a more general declaration, possibly with God implied as the agent but not explicitly named. In English tradition, the form 'Jakim' has been used, but this reflects transliteration conventions rather than Hebrew pronunciation. The semantic core remains consistent throughout biblical occurrences, lacking significant diachronic development or theological evolution, but its inclusion in genealogical contexts aligns it with concepts of legacy, endurance, and perpetuation within Israelite society. Later translation traditions and English renderings as 'Jakim' do not fully communicate the verbal sense present in the Hebrew formation, which is active and affirmative.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from קוּם; he will raise; Jakim, the name of two Israelites; Jakim. Compare יְהוֹיָקִים.
Bantu Hebrew
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קום (q-w-m) — arise, stand, establish, endure
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3079 | יְהוֹיָקִים | to YHWH-raises-up |
| H3113 | יוֹיָקִים | and Yahweh-establishes |
| H3137 | יוֹקִים | and YHWH establishes |
| H3351 | יְקוּם | the enduring substance |
| H3359 | יְקַמְיָה | and Yah Establishes |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3356-02 |
וְ/יָקִ֥ים | veyaqim | HC/Np |
and Jakim | He will establish | 1 |
H3356-01 |
לְ/יָקִ֖ים | leyaqim | HR/Np |
to Jakim | to He-Will-Establish | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3356-02 |
1 Chronicles 8:19 | וְ/יָקִ֥ים | veyaqim | HC/Np |
and Jakim | He will establish |
H3356-01 |
1 Chronicles 24:12 | לְ/יָקִ֖ים | leyaqim | HR/Np |
to Jakim | to He-Will-Establish |