2nd May 2026

Jochebed, The Hero of Faith

"The name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed the daughter

of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt; and to Amram

she bore Aaron and Moses and their sister Miriam.

Numbers 26:59

Today's Bible Reading: Hebrews 11:23-29.

In the Bible, the meaning of a person’s name can tell you something significant about their character or the role they play in the story. Jochebed is no exception. Her name is the Hebrew word Yôwkebed, (pronounced yo-keh’-bed) and means Jehovah-gloried or whose glory is Jehovah.

Though very little was said about Jochebed in the Bible, we can learn a few things from a character study of Jochebed. The lessons we learn from Jochebed are love, faith and self-control. When faced with her greatest fear, she did not panic. She made a plan and boldly executed it. The Bible does not mention it, but I believe she prayed, and her faith in God, caused her to go forward in faith.

Jochebed knew as long as she trusted Jehovah, she had nothing to fear. Likewise, we have nothing to fear when we learn to rely on God. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us – including overcoming our greatest fears. How will you be encouraged by Jochebed to boldly face your fears today ?

Prayer: Father, help me to be a person of real faith. In Jesus name. Amen.