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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Neraiah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/n/neraiah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/jeremiah/36-32.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/n/neraiah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Neraiah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/n/ner--father_of_kish.htm" title="Ner: Father of Kish">◄</a> Neraiah <a href="/topical/n/nereus.htm" title="Nereus">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Neraiah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical records of the Book of 1 Chronicles. His name appears in the context of the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name "Neraiah" is of Hebrew origin, and it is often understood to mean "Lamp of the Lord" or "Light of the Lord," reflecting a common practice in Hebrew culture of embedding theological significance within personal names.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Neraiah is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">1 Chronicles 3:22</a>, which states: "The descendants of Shecaniah: Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat—six in all." . In this passage, Neraiah is listed as one of the sons of Shemaiah, who is a descendant of David through the line of Solomon. This places Neraiah within the royal lineage, although he is not a prominent figure in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b><br><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the continuity of the Davidic line and the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his descendants. Neraiah's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the importance of each link in the chain of ancestry that leads to the eventual birth of Jesus Christ, who is recognized in Christian theology as the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>While Neraiah himself does not play a significant role in biblical events, his mention in the genealogical records highlights the meticulous care with which the chronicler preserved the lineage of David. This attention to detail reflects the belief in the providential guidance of God in history, ensuring the preservation of the line through which the Messiah would come.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>The genealogies in 1 Chronicles were likely compiled during or after the Babylonian exile, a period when the Jewish people were particularly concerned with preserving their identity and heritage. By documenting the descendants of David, the chronicler provided a sense of continuity and hope for the restoration of Israel under a future Davidic king.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>Neraiah, though a minor figure, is part of the broader tapestry of biblical history that points to God's faithfulness in maintaining His covenant promises. His mention in the genealogies serves as a reminder of the intricate and purposeful unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout the generations.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5374.htm"><span class="l">5374. Neriyyah -- "lamp of Yah," father of Baruch</span></a><br><b>...</b> Neriah. Word Origin from ner and Yah Definition "lamp of Yah," father of<br> Baruch NASB Word Usage <b>Neraiah</b> (1), Neriah (9). Neriah. Or <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5374.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/n/neraiah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Neraiah</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Neraiah</b> (1 Occurrence). Jeremiah 36:32 And Jeremiah<br> hath taken another roll, and giveth it unto Baruch <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neraiah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/ner.htm"><span class="l">Ner (17 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/ner.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nereus.htm"><span class="l">Nereus (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nereus.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Neraiah (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/36-32.htm">Jeremiah 36:32</a></span><br />And Jeremiah hath taken another roll, and giveth it unto Baruch son of Neriah the scribe, and he writeth on it from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the book that Jehoiakim king of Judah hath burnt in the fire; 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