"Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Moriah Meaning in the Bible
Moriah
girl
Moriah means "Seen by God; Chosen by God; Teaching of God", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Moriah appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 22:2 is the passage most often tied to it. Moriah is where God tests faith and provides substitutes — the mountain of sacrifice that foreshadows the cross of Christ.
Is Moriah in the Bible?
Yes — Moriah appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 22:2.
Pronunciation:/moh-RY-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSeen by God; Chosen by God; Teaching of God
What does Moriah mean?
Moriah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Seen by God; Chosen by God; Teaching of God". Mount Moriah is where Abraham was tested by God's command to sacrifice Isaac, and where Solomon later built the temple.
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What does Moriah mean in the Bible?
Moriah means "Seen by God; Chosen by God; Teaching of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Moriah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Moriah is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 22:2. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD at Jerusalem in mount Moriah."
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Which books of the Bible mention Moriah?
Moriah is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Moriah?
Moriah is where God tests faith and provides substitutes — the mountain of sacrifice that foreshadows the cross of Christ.
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Names like Moriah
Other Hebrew biblical names that share the spirit of "Seen by God; Chosen by God; Teaching of God" — discovered by matching meaning category and origin.
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Great destroyer; Feller of trees"
boy
Gideon
"Hewer; Mighty warrior; Destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Great destroyer"
boy
Gideon
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Feller of trees"
boy
Liora
"My light; Light for me"
girl
Liora
"My light; Light for me"
girl
Tobias
"God is good"
boy
Names that pair well with Moriah
Sibling sets, middle-name combinations, and complementary pairings chosen for matching origin, meaning, and similar syllable weight.
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Great destroyer; Feller of trees"
Moriah & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Hewer; Mighty warrior; Destroyer"
Moriah & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Hewer"
Moriah & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Great destroyer"
Moriah & Gideon
Gideon
boy
"Mighty warrior; Hewer; Feller of trees"
Moriah & Gideon
Tobias
boy
"God is good"
Moriah & Tobias
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Moriah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Moriah
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Moriah?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Moriah?
You can read every verse where Moriah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.