Resaias
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Resaias in the Bible?
Resaias is a leader associated with Zerubbabel in the return from exile, recorded in 1 Esdras 5:8 and corresponding to Reelaiah in Ezra 2:2 and Raamiah in Nehemiah 7:7.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Resaias alongside his variant names in other biblical books clarifies textual transmission differences and helps readers trace individual identities across the canonical lists of returnees.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Resaias reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Resaias in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Resaias clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:2Nehemiah 7:7
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Resaias." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/resaias/