{
  "id": "dict_000178",
  "term": "Amariah",
  "slug": "amariah",
  "letter": "A",
  "entry_type": "biblical_proper_name",
  "entry_family": "theological_term",
  "depth_profile": "standard",
  "short_definition": "Amariah is a Hebrew biblical personal name borne by several Old Testament men, especially in priestly and Levitical lines.",
  "simple_one_line": "A biblical Hebrew name used for more than one Old Testament man.",
  "tooltip_text": "A Hebrew personal name that appears in multiple Old Testament genealogies and priestly records.",
  "aliases": [],
  "scripture_references": [],
  "original_language_terms": [],
  "related_entries": [
    "Aaronic priesthood",
    "Levites",
    "Priests",
    "Chronicles",
    "Ezra",
    "Nehemiah"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Amariah (name)",
    "biblical names",
    "genealogy",
    "priesthood"
  ],
  "lede_intro": "Amariah is a biblical proper name, not a doctrine or theological concept. Scripture uses the name for more than one man, several of them connected with priestly, Levitical, or genealogical records.",
  "at_a_glance_definition": "A Hebrew personal name appearing in the Old Testament for several different men, often in priestly or Levitical contexts.",
  "at_a_glance_key_points": [
    "It is a proper name, not a theological term.",
    "More than one Old Testament man is called Amariah.",
    "The name often appears in genealogies and priestly records.",
    "The name is best treated as a disambiguation-style Bible person entry."
  ],
  "description_academic_short": "Amariah is an Old Testament Hebrew personal name borne by multiple individuals, especially within priestly and Levitical genealogies. Because the name refers to several different men rather than a single doctrine or theme, it should be classified as a biblical proper name entry.",
  "description_academic_full": "Amariah is a Hebrew personal name used in the Old Testament for several different men. The name appears in genealogical, priestly, and historical contexts, including references in Chronicles, Ezra, and related records. Because Scripture applies the name to more than one individual, the entry should not be treated as a theological term in the strict sense. A useful dictionary treatment is a brief name entry that notes the multiple bearers of the name, its likely meaning, and the major biblical contexts in which it appears.",
  "background_biblical_context": "The Old Testament frequently preserves personal names in genealogies and priestly lists, and Amariah is one such name. The references associated with the name place some bearers in priestly or Levitical lines and others in later post-exilic records, showing that the name is part of the Bible's historical and covenant record rather than a standalone doctrine.",
  "background_historical_context": "Israelite naming often reflected family memory, covenant faith, and the worship life of the community. Names like Amariah commonly appear across generations, which is why a single Hebrew name can refer to multiple men in different periods. The biblical record preserves these names to maintain historical and genealogical continuity.",
  "background_jewish_ancient_context": "In ancient Israel, names often carried theological meaning and family identity. Amariah likely belongs to the common Hebrew pattern of names formed with a divine element, and its use in priestly and Levitical settings fits the broader biblical pattern of preserving lineage and office through named descendants.",
  "key_texts_primary": [
    "2 Chronicles 19:11",
    "1 Chronicles 6:7, 52",
    "1 Chronicles 24:23",
    "Ezra 7:3"
  ],
  "key_texts_secondary": [
    "Related genealogical and priestly lists in 1 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah where the name Amariah appears in different family lines or offices."
  ],
  "original_language_note": "Hebrew אָמַרְיָה (’Amaryāh) / אָמַרְיָהוּ (’Amaryāhû), likely meaning \"Yahweh has said\" or \"Yahweh speaks.\"",
  "theological_significance": "Amariah itself is not a doctrine, but the name is a reminder that Scripture is historically specific and preserves real people in real covenant settings. Its priestly and Levitical associations also fit the biblical importance of lineage, office, and faithful service.",
  "philosophical_explanation": "As a proper name, Amariah illustrates how language in Scripture functions referentially rather than conceptually. The same name can denote multiple individuals, so interpretation depends on context, genealogy, and narrative setting rather than on a single abstract definition.",
  "interpretive_cautions": "Do not assume every occurrence of Amariah refers to the same person. The name must be read in context, especially in genealogical or priestly lists where multiple individuals can share the same name. Avoid building doctrine from the name itself.",
  "major_views_note": "There is no major doctrinal dispute attached to the name itself. The main editorial issue is identification: which Amariah is in view in a given passage.",
  "doctrinal_boundaries": "This entry should remain a Bible-name overview and not be expanded into speculative etymology or doctrinal symbolism. It should not be presented as a unique theological concept.",
  "practical_significance": "A clear entry for Amariah helps readers navigate Bible genealogies, trace priestly and Levitical lines, and avoid confusing one individual with another in Scripture.",
  "meta_description": "Amariah is a Hebrew biblical personal name used for several Old Testament men, especially in priestly and Levitical contexts.",
  "public_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/amariah/",
  "json_url": "/companion-bible-dictionary/data/dictionary/amariah.json",
  "final_disposition": "PUBLISH_CANONICAL"
}