Lexical Summary Ozias: Uzziah Original Word: Ὀζίας Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ozias. Of Hebrew origin (Uzziyah); Ozias (i.e. Uzzijah), an Israelite -- Ozias. see HEBREW Uzziyah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Uzziyyah Definition Uzziah, an Isr. NASB Translation Uzziah (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3604: ὈζίαςὈζίας (L T Tr WH Ὀζείας (cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 84; WHs Appendix, p. 155, and see εἰ, ἰ)), Οζιου (but cf. Buttmann, 18 (16)), ὁ, (עֻזִּיָה and עֻזִּיָהוּ, strength of Jehovah, or my strength is Jehovah), Ozias or Uzziah, son of Amaziah, king of Judah (circa) Topical Lexicon Identity and Meaning of the NameOzias is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Uzziah (“Yahweh is my strength”). In the Old Testament the king is also called Azariah (“Yahweh has helped”), but the Chronicler consistently uses “Uzziah.” Matthew follows the Septuagint tradition by rendering the name as Ὀζίας (Ozias). Occurrences in the New Testament Matthew 1:8–9 twice lists Ozias in the legal genealogy of Jesus Christ: “Joram was the father of Uzziah, Uzziah the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.” (Matthew 1:8-9) Although Matthew compresses the royal line for literary symmetry, including Ozias underlines the continuity of the Davidic house through times of both faithfulness and failure. Old Testament Background 1. Lengthy and prosperous reign Uzziah reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem (2 Kings 15:2; 2 Chronicles 26:3). His early years were marked by military victories, agricultural expansion, fortified cities, and technological advances (2 Chronicles 26:6-15). 2. Spiritual success followed by pride “As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success” (2 Chronicles 26:5). Yet when “he grew strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction” (26:16). Entering the temple to offer incense—a priestly prerogative—he was struck with leprosy and lived in isolation until his death (26:19-21). 3. Prophetic setting Isaiah received his inaugural vision “in the year that King Uzziah died” (Isaiah 6:1), a turning point from a seemingly stable era to a season of national crisis and impending judgment. Amos 1:1 and Zechariah 14:5 recall an earthquake in his reign, reinforcing the theme of divine shaking when leadership falters. Theological Themes 1. Covenant faithfulness amid human instability Despite Uzziah’s mixed record, God preserved the royal line, demonstrating unbroken commitment to the Davidic covenant and ultimately to the Messiah. 2. The danger of pride in leadership Uzziah’s leprosy dramatizes the peril of crossing ordained boundaries. Leaders blessed with success must heed the warning that pride precedes downfall (Proverbs 16:18). 3. Transition from earthly monarchy to messianic hope Isaiah’s vision at Uzziah’s death elevates attention from a flawed earthly throne to “the LORD seated on His throne, high and exalted” (Isaiah 6:1). The genealogy in Matthew shows that the true kingly hope culminates not in Uzziah but in Jesus Christ. Typological and Messianic Significance • Priest-King contrast: Uzziah sought to merge priestly and kingly roles illegitimately; Jesus unites the two offices perfectly as “a priest forever” (Hebrews 7:17) and “King of kings” (Revelation 19:16). Lessons for Contemporary Ministry 1. Seek God continually; past victories do not guarantee future faithfulness. Key Old Testament Passages for Study 2 Kings 14:21; 15:1-7 Isaiah 1:1; 6:1-5 Forms and Transliterations Οζειαν Ὀζείαν Οζειας Ὀζείας Ὀζίαν Ὀζίας Ozian Ozían Ozias OzíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:8 N-AMSGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ὀζίαν NAS: and Joram the father of Uzziah. KJV: Joram begat Ozias; INT: was father of Uzziah Matthew 1:9 N-NMS Strong's Greek 3604 |
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