The Greek form of Zerubbabel, used in the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke.
Definition
Zorobabel is the Greek form of the name Zerubbabel.
Biblical Usage
The form Zorobabel appears in the Authorized Version in the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew 1:12-13 and Luke 3:27. The Revised Version uses Zerubbabel.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Matthew 1:12,13; Luke 3:27) [Zerubbabel]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zo-rob'-a-bel, zo-ro'-ba-bel (Zerobabel): In the King James Version; Greek form of "Zerubbabel," thus the Revised Version (British and American) (Mt 1:12,13; Lu 3:27).</p>