יוֹזָכָר
𐤉𐤅𐤆𐤊𐤓
Yozakhar
H3108 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name meaning 'Yahweh has remembered.' Designates an individual, specifically an Israelite person named in the royal court. The name combines the divine name element with a verbal root expressing memory or commemoration, indicating that the bearer is thought to be remembered or favored by Yahweh.
Semantic Range
personal name meaning 'Yahweh has remembered', designation of an individual Israelite, expression of divine remembrance or favor
Root / Etymology
Compound of the theophoric element יהו (a form of Yahweh) and the verb זכר (to remember, call to mind). The personal name יוֹזָכָר is thus formed on a typical Hebrew pattern for theophoric names, reflecting an action attributed to Yahweh — in this case, remembering or bringing into remembrance. The spelling utilizes יו (yo-) for the divine element, a variant from other forms such as יְהוֹ or יָהוּ, common in names of this period.
Historical & Contextual Notes
יוֹזָכָר appears in 2 Kings 12:21, identifying one of the servants involved in the assassination of King Joash of Judah. The name's structure and theophoric formula are characteristic of monarchic-period Judahite personal names, which often express familial or communal hopes regarding the deity's action in their lives. The use of the divine element יוֹ- as a prefix (rather than suffix as in some other names) reflects known naming practices of the First Temple period, especially in Judah. Standard English translations render the name as 'Jozachar,' though the underlying meaning is more transparent in Hebrew. No explicit religious or priestly association should be inferred solely from the theophoric element, as such formulas were common among laypersons.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יְהֹוָה and זָכַר; Jehovah-remembered; Jozacar, an Israelite; Jozachar.
Bantu Hebrew
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יהו + זכר (yhw + z-k-r) — Yahweh, remember, call to mind, bring into remembrance
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3108-01 |
וְ/יוֹזָבָ֣ד | veyozavad | HC/Np |
and-Jozabad | and Yahweh-has-remembered | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3108-01 |
2 Kings 12:22 | וְ/יוֹזָבָ֣ד | veyozavad | HC/Np |
and-Jozabad | and Yahweh-has-remembered |