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H568 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲמַרְיָה
Amaryah
Proper noun, masculine
Amariah — Yahweh has spoken

Definition

The Hebrew proper name Amaryah means 'Yahweh has spoken' or 'promised by Yahweh,' composed of amar (to speak, promise) and Yah. Multiple individuals bear this name, including several priests and Levites in the post-exilic period. It was a name expressing trust in God's word.

Usage & Theological Significance

The name Amaryah is a living confession: God speaks, and His word is to be trusted. In a culture where covenant was established by divine speech, the name reminded its bearer that existence itself is grounded in God's word. This echoes the New Testament affirmation that all of God's promises find their 'Yes' in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Key Bible Verses

1 Chronicles 6:7Meraioth was the father of Amariah, and Amariah was the father of Ahitub.
2 Chronicles 19:11Amariah the chief priest will be over you in any matter concerning the LORD.
Ezra 10:42Shallum, Amariah, and Joseph.
Nehemiah 10:3Pashhur, Amariah, Malkijah...
Zephaniah 1:1The word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah.

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