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Lehi and Sariah
Title | Lehi and Sariah |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2000 |
Authors | Hoskisson, Paul Y. |
Journal | Journal of Book of Mormon Studies |
Volume | 9 |
Issue | 1 |
Pagination | 30-31, 77 |
Keywords | Etymology; Language; Language - Hebrew; Lehi (Prophet); Name; Onomastics; Sariah |
Abstract | Hoskisson begins the onomastic discussion with the names Lehi and Sariah. These are two Book of Mormon names that are close in time and space to ancient Jerusalem. Hoskisson suggests etymologies for these two names. He introduces his explanation of their names with a discussion of ancient names in general. He suggests that Sariah’s name is composed of common Hebrew and Semitic elements and probably means “Jehovah is my prince.” Lehi’s name has a few possible meanings, evidence that it is not yet possible to come to a firm conclusion about some names. Ambiguity reminds scholars that the study of onomastica does not always yield clear results, that conclusions cannot be dogmatic, that previous suggestions should always be reevaluated, and that new suggestions are welcome. |
URL | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jbms/vol9/iss1/6 |
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