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Aviyam Hebrew word: אֲבִיָּם Transliteration: Aviyam (or Abiyam) Literal meaning: "My father is the sea" or "Father of the sea" Biblical meaning: This name combines "avi" (father) with "yam" (sea), possibly symbolizing greatness, abundance, or power. In the biblical context, it represents a king of Judah who continued his father's religious practices, although he was not completely faithful to Yahweh. Biblical references: It appears primarily in 1 Kings 14:31–15:8 and 2 Chronicles 13:1–22, which recount his reign as king of Judah, son of Rehoboam and grandson of Solomon. Etymological Root: Compound of "av" (אָב) meaning "father" and "yam" (יָם) meaning "sea." Conceptual Connections: In the Bible, he is also called "Abijah" (אֲבִיָּה/Aviyah), meaning "my father is Yahweh," which may indicate a theological shift in how his name was recorded. It represents the complex monarchical succession of the divided kingdom after Solomon. |
