Neriah
נֵרִיָּה/neh-RYE-uh/
“Lamp of Jehovah, or Jehovah is my lamp”
Summary
Neriah was the son of Maaseiah and the father of Baruch, Jeremiah's faithful scribe and friend.
☩Identity
Neriah's name means 'lamp of Jehovah' or 'Jehovah is my lamp.' He was the father of two notable sons: Baruch, who served as Jeremiah's secretary and wrote the prophet's words, and Seraiah, who was sent to Babylon by Zedekiah. Some scholars identify him with Neri in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
Key verses:Jeremiah 32:12Jeremiah 36:4Jeremiah 51:59
References
- 1.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Neriah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Neriah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).