Zurisadai also Zurisdhaddai, is a name of Hebrew origin that appears in the writings of the Bible, especially in the book of Numbers. According to historical and biblical records, Zurisadai is one of the ancestors of Simeon, a member of the 12 tribes of Israel.
This relationship was reflected in several passages of Numbers, evidencing the establishment of the Israelites in the so-called Promised Land through the intervention of Moses and Aaron. This connection is important because it made possible the organization of the descendants of “the Tribes of God”, who were located throughout the Mediterranean.
Zurisadai is now believed to be one of the most popular names among Christian and Jewish believers, especially those located in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Origin
As mentioned above, Zurisadai appeared for the first time in the Bible in the book of Numbers, where the facts related to the formation of the so-called Tribes of Israel are related, according to the mandate of God and through the intervention of Moses and Aaron.
Although there is no exact date of its appearance, from there the relevance of this name in one of the most important events in history and in the Bible is recognized.
Related facts
Two fundamental events can be mentioned:
Numbers 1: 6
God spoke to Moses and Aaron, asking them to take a census of all the descendants of Israel in order to organize them by families.
They had to organize themselves according to their names, their houses and the number of their armies: "These are the names of the men who will be with you (…) of Simeon, Selumiel, son of Zurisadai…".
Likewise, the following is also mentioned: "… Those numbered from the tribe of Simeon were fifty-nine thousand three hundred.
Numbers 2:12
Each tribe counted their camps, armies, and banners so they could be quickly recognized. In this way, they set out on the road to the Promised Land.
"To the south (…) the chief of the sons of Simeon, Selumiel, son of Zurisadai, and his army, those numbered, fifty-nine thousand three hundred."
According to the Holy Scriptures, the descendants of Simeon spread to various areas; they were located especially to the south, in the desert, in the vicinity of the Dead Sea. They settled in the territory of Judah.
Meaning
There are different meanings of the name:
-It is believed that Zurisadai is a soldier for the cause of God, so his name means "whose rock is the Almighty", "my rock is the Almighty" or "Jehovah is my rock."
- "The Almighty is my strength."
- "Warrior of the living God."
Other Biblical Names
Over time, the use of biblical names became common. That is why it is worth mentioning some of the most common today:
-Jesus: being the central figure of the Bible, it is to be expected that he is one of the most popular names in our times.
-María: as in the previous case, she is not only a relevant character, but her name is also incredibly popular. It means "sublime".
-Uriel: is the name of the most powerful archangel of all and symbolizes the arrival of light on Earth.
-Samara: in addition to being a feminine name, it was also the name of the natives of Samaria, a place where Jesus left great teachings.
-Hair: also known as Hair of Gilead, he was one of the most important judges of Israel during his time.
-Dara: like most of the biblical names, it comes from Hebrew and means “endowed with knowledge”. The male version is Darda and refers to a character believed to be as important and wise as King Solomon was.
-Isaac: son of Abraham and Sarah. His birth is considered a miracle since his parents were advanced in age. He was about to die sacrificed for the faith of his father.
-Ester: one of the prophets of the Bible, whose meaning is "star". He was also an important character during the Old Testament.
-Abraham: It is also another important and common biblical name today. He has Hebrew ancestry and means "father of many children."
-Sara: Abraham's wife, was the mother of Isaac despite being 90 years old. According to some scriptural scholars, some Jews of social importance used to name their daughters that way, mainly because of the meaning of their name: "princess."
-Caleb: He was called by Moses to enter the Promised Land.
-Berenice: she was a princess of Egypt who had several important lovers, for which she eventually managed to become queen of Syria. Her name comes from Hebrew and means "successful woman."
-Hiram: he is recognized as one of those in charge of the construction of the temple of Solomon. It is said to have Phoenician origin and means "splendor of my brothers."
-Nohemí: appeared for the first time in the writings of the Book of Ruth as one of the most important characters. Its name means "sweetness" and / or "delight".
Curiosities
-Although Zurisadai is an originally masculine name, it is considered neutral, so it is also used for girls.
-It is one of the most common names among Christians and Jews, especially in those found in the United States, part of Canada and the United Kingdom.
-The National Security Administration in the United States registered more than 450 babies with this name from 1880 to 2016.
-According to some statistics, this name became more popular in the 90s and had a rebound in 2008.
-In some cases, the reverse of the name, Iadasiruz, is also used as an alternative to the original version.
-Another meaning given to the name is "a brave man, of great strength, whose beauty captivates everyone."
References
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- Census of the warriors of Israle. (sf). In Parallel Bible. Retrieved: June 12, 2018. In Parallel Bible at bibliaparalela.com.
- Biblical girl names. Very nice! (sf). In meanings of names. Retrieved: June 12, 2018. In Meaning of names of meaning-de-nombres.net.
- Biblical boy names. (sf). In Meaning of names. Retrieved: June 12, 2018. In Meaning of names of meaning-de-nombres.net.
- Meaning of Zurisadai. (sf). In My Surnames. Retrieved: June 12, 2018. In My Surnames from my surname.com.
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