"And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Beriah Meaning in the Bible
Beriah
boy
Beriah means "In trouble; In fellowship", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Beriah appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Chronicles 7:23 is the passage most often tied to it. Beriah shows that children born in seasons of trouble can become bearers of hope — God writes redemption stories from painful beginnings.
Is Beriah in the Bible?
Yes — Beriah appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 7:23.
Pronunciation:/beh-RY-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningIn trouble; In fellowship
What does Beriah mean?
Beriah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "In trouble; In fellowship". Beriah was a son of Asher and also a son of Ephraim, named 'because it went evil with his house.' The name captures the reality that some of life's most significant seasons begin in sorrow — God uses trouble as the starting point for new…
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What does Beriah mean in the Bible?
Beriah means "In trouble; In fellowship" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Beriah was a son of Asher and also a son of Ephraim, named 'because it went evil with his house.' The name captures the reality that some of life's most significant seasons begin in sorrow — God uses trouble as the starting point for new chapters.
Where does Beriah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Beriah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Chronicles 7:23. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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Which books of the Bible mention Beriah?
Beriah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Beriah?
Beriah shows that children born in seasons of trouble can become bearers of hope — God writes redemption stories from painful beginnings.
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Beriah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Beriah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Beriah?
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