יוֹאָחָ֣ז
𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤇𐤆
yoachaz
Jehoahaz
a form of יְהוֹאָחָז; Joachaz, the name of two Israelites; Jehoahaz, Joahaz.
2 Chronicles 36:2 · Word #5
Lexicon H3099
| Lemma | יוֹאָחָז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤅𐤀𐤇𐤆 |
| Transliteration | Yôwʼâchâz |
| Strong's | H3099 |
| In-context | Jehoahaz |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H3099-01
Yah-has-grasped
| Root | אחז (ʾ-ḥ-z) |
| Core Meanings | to grasp, seize, take hold, hold fast, possess |
| Semantic Range | As a personal name: "Yah has grasped," "YHWH has taken hold," possibly implying divine possession, support, or appointment. The root elsewhere can denote physical seizing, taking possession, or holding firmly. |
| Conceptual Significance | The name expresses covenantal theology: YHWH is portrayed as the one who firmly grasps or takes hold of an individual, suggesting divine claim, protection, or sovereign appointment. Such theophoric names reflect Israelite belief in YHWH’s active involvement in personal and national destiny. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (HNp). A shortened form of יְהוֹאָחָז (Yehoʾachaz), consisting of the divine element יוֹ (Yah) + Qal perfect 3ms of אחז ("he has grasped"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root אחז ("to grasp, seize") combined with the theophoric element יוֹ (Yah, a shortened form of YHWH). The verbal element reflects a Qal perfect third masculine singular sense ("has grasped"), and as a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), the rendering preserves both the root meaning and its grammatical form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אחז (to grasp, seize, take hold, hold fast, possess)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2372-01 |
achaz | Grip-holder (masculine singular proper name) |
H271-01 |
achaz | He-Grasps (masculine singular proper name) |
H270-01 |
achaz | he has seized |
Word Usage (4 occurrences of H3099)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 14:1 | יוֹאָחָ֖ז | yoachaz | of Jehoahaz |
| 2 Chronicles 34:8 | יֽוֹאָחָז֙ | yoachaz | Joahaz |
| 2 Chronicles 36:2 | יוֹאָחָ֣ז | yoachaz | Jehoahaz |