Zachariah

[ zak-uh-rahy-uh ]

noun

1. the father of John the Baptist. Luke 1:5.
2. a man referred to as a martyr by Jesus. Matthew 23:35; Luke 11:51.
3. a male given name.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zachariah¹

From Late Latin Zacharīas, from Greek Zacharī́as, from Hebrew Zəkharyāh “God has remembered”; Zechariah ( def )

Example Sentences

But as wideout Zachariah Branch sprinted into motion, Maiava faked the pop pass and took off to his left, pitching the ball to running back Woody Marks, who sprinted 34 yards.

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USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half.

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It was created by children’s book author Zachariah OHora, who says the inspiration came from watching his own children and their interactions with their peers.

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With pressure bearing down, Moss tried to force a pass to Zachariah Branch, only to watch Maryland’s Lavain Scruggs step in front, running 51 yards with an interception before he was caught.

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Zachariah Branch, one of the Trojans’ most dynamic weapons a year ago, has just nine catches for 60 yards over his last three games, while Ja’Kobi Lane has struggled to build on his breakout game against Wisconsin, tallying just four catches for 31 yards in the two weeks since.

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