Strong’s G2197

Ζαχαρίας

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Zacharias

Pronunciation

zah-khah-REE-as

Definition

Zacharias

Meaning

Zechariah, (a) a priest referred to as a son of Jehoiada, (b) another priest, father of John the Baptist.

Usage

In the New Testament, Zacharias is primarily used to refer to two individuals: - Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist, a priest of the division of Abijah. - Zacharias, son of Barachiah, mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 23:35.

Bible references

Matthew 23:35;Luke 1:5;Luke 1:12;Luke 1:13;Luke 1:18;Luke 1:21;Luke 1:40;Luke 1:59;Luke 1:67;Luke 3:2;Luke 11:51