"Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hephzibah Meaning in the Bible
Hephzibah
girl
Hephzibah means "My delight is in her", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Hephzibah appears in the King James Bible, and Isaiah 62:4 is the passage most often tied to it. Hephzibah is no longer forsaken — the LORD's delight restored, desolation renamed, the beloved whose new name declares God's unfailing pleasure.
Is Hephzibah in the Bible?
Yes — Hephzibah (spelled Hephzi-bah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Isaiah 62:4.
Pronunciation:/HEF-zih-bah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningMy delight is in her
What does Hephzibah mean?
Hephzibah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "My delight is in her". Hephzibah declares God's delight in His people. 'Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken... but thou shalt be called Hephzibah... for the LORD delighteth in thee.' Hephzibah's name is God's love letter to the redeemed.
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What does Hephzibah mean in the Bible?
Hephzibah means "My delight is in her" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hephzibah declares God's delight in His people. 'Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken... but thou shalt be called Hephzibah... for the LORD delighteth in thee.' Hephzibah's name is God's love letter to the redeemed.
Where does Hephzibah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hephzibah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Isaiah 62:4. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign... and his mother's name was Hephzibah."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hephzibah?
Hephzibah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hephzibah?
Hephzibah is no longer forsaken — the LORD's delight restored, desolation renamed, the beloved whose new name declares God's unfailing pleasure.
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Hephzibah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Hephzibah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hephzibah?
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