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יְרֵמַי

𐤉𐤓𐤌𐤉

Yeremay

H3413 noun

SILEX Entry

Root רום to be high, be exalted, rise up

Definition

Yᵉrêmay is a personal name, most likely meaning 'Yahweh has lifted up' or 'Yahweh exalts.' In its biblical usage, it designates a specific Israelite individual. The semantic range is limited, as the word appears solely as a proper noun, not a common noun or verb.

Semantic Range

a personal name, 'Yahweh has lifted up,' 'Yahweh exalts,' proper noun referring to an Israelite individual

Root / Etymology

The name appears to derive from the Hebrew root רום (rum, 'to be high, exalted, raise up'), but its formation is influenced by a theophoric element, possibly incorporating a shortened form of the divine name (יה or an abbreviated theophoric suffix). The precise derivation of the final -י is debated; it may reflect a secondary formation rather than direct root derivation.

Historical & Contextual Notes

יְרֵמַי occurs in post-exilic genealogical material (e.g., Nehemiah 10:6), exclusively as an Israelite personal name. Its structure is similar to other biblical names formed with a participial or verbal element and a theophoric suffix, though less common than forms ending in -יה (-iah/-yah). English translations typically render the name as 'Jeremai,' following transliteration standards for biblical proper names. The meaning of the name reflects a theological statement common in Israelite naming practices, expressing exaltation attributed to the deity. There is no evidence for significant development in use or meaning across historical periods, as the name is rare and contextually specific. The English word 'Jew' is not appropriate in describing the original referent, as the name belongs to an Israelite lineage in a context prior to the widespread usage of such ethnic or religious identifiers.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from רוּם; elevated; Jeremai, an Israelite; Jeremai.

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Root Family

רום (r-w-m) — to be high, be exalted, rise up

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1297 בְּרַם however
H2036 הֹרָם Horam
H2037 הָרֻם Exalted One
H3141 יוֹרָם YHWH-is-Exalted
H3406 יְרִימוֹת to Heights

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H3413-01 יְרֵמַ֥י yeremay HNp Jeremai Yahweh has lifted up 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H3413-01 Ezra 10:33 יְרֵמַ֥י yeremay HNp Jeremai Yahweh has lifted up
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