Jerioth

Jerioth is a feminine name that appears in the Old Testament. It means "curtains, drapes" in Hebrew and is recorded as the name of the wife of Caleb, the son of Hezron. The name is found in 1 Chronicles 2:18, where it is listed among Caleb's descendants.

Etymology

The name Jerioth is transliterated from the Hebrew יְרִיעוֹת (Yeri'ot), which is the plural form of yeriah, meaning “curtain” or “drape.” The word is used in the Bible to describe the curtains of the Tabernacle (e.g., Exodus 26:1). As a personal name, Jerioth likely reflects the cultural practice of naming individuals after objects or attributes.

Biblical Context

In 1 Chronicles 2:18, Caleb is described as having two wives: Azubah and Jerioth. The verse is part of a genealogical list tracing the tribe of Judah. Little else is known about Jerioth; the name appears only once in the biblical text and is not mentioned elsewhere in the historical or prophetic books.

Related Forms

In Biblical Hebrew, the name is rendered Yeri'ot, which is a direct transliteration of the original. It has no widely known variants in other languages, and the name is extremely rare in modern usage outside of biblical studies.

• Meaning: Curtains, drapes
• Origin: Hebrew
• Type: First name
• Usage: English Bible
• Usage region: Biblical Israel