Strong’s H5565

סְמַכְיָהוּ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Cmakyahuw

Pronunciation

seh-makh-YAH-hoo

Definition

Semachiah

Meaning

Semakjah

Usage

The name Semakyahu means "Yahweh has supported" or "Yahweh upholds." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, indicating a relationship or attribute associated with God. In the context of the Bible, names like Semakyahu often reflect the faith and hope of the parents in God's providence and support.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 26:7