יוֹאָ֗ב
𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤁
yoav-2
Joab
from יְהֹוָה and אָב; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites; Joab.
H3097
1 Chronicles 21:4 · Word #7
Lexicon H3097
| Lemma | יוֹאָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤁 |
| Transliteration | Yôwʼâb |
| Strong's | H3097 |
| In-context | Joab |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H3097-05
YHWH-is-Father
| Root | אב (with theophoric יהו) (ʾ-b (with YHWH element yô-)) |
| Core Meanings | father, ancestor, progenitor, source, familial authority |
| Semantic Range | Personal name meaning "YHWH is Father"; borne by several Israelites, most prominently David’s military commander. |
| Conceptual Significance | The name expresses covenantal theology, portraying YHWH as paternal source and protector. Its bearer, Joab, plays a central and often complex role in Israel’s monarchy, linking the confession of YHWH’s fatherhood with themes of leadership, loyalty, and power. |
| Morphological Notes | HNp = Hebrew Proper Noun, masculine singular personal name; no inflection for number or state in this form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name combines the theophoric element יוֹ (YHWH) with אָב (father), yielding the meaning "YHWH is Father" or "YHWH is (my) Father." As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), the rendering reflects a single male personal name while preserving the root meaning of אב (father). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Word Usage (145 occurrences of H3097)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 26:6 | יוֹאָב֙ | yoav | of Joab |
| 2 Samuel 2:13 | וְ/יוֹאָ֨ב | veyoav | and Joab |
| 2 Samuel 2:14 | יוֹאָ֔ב | yoav | Joab |