Strong's Lexicon Uzay: Uzai Original Word: אוּזַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּז (uz), meaning "strength" or "might." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Uzai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew name without a direct counterpart in the Greek New Testament. Usage: Uzai is a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "my strength" or "Yahweh is my strength." It is used to identify a specific individual, highlighting the importance of divine strength and support. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes reflective of personal characteristics, divine attributes, or familial hopes. The name Uzai, emphasizing strength, would have been a reminder of reliance on God's power. The Israelites valued strength, both physical and spiritual, as a divine gift necessary for leadership, protection, and survival. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a Judean NASB Translation Uzai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אוּזַי proper name, masculine a JudÊan, Nehemiah 3:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Uzai Perhaps by permutation for Uzziy, strong; Uzai, an Israelite -- Uzai. see HEBREW Uzziy Forms and Transliterations אוּזַי֮ אוזי ’ū·zay ’ūzay uZaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:25 HEB: פָּלָ֣ל בֶּן־ אוּזַי֮ מִנֶּ֣גֶד הַמִּקְצוֹעַ֒ NAS: the son of Uzai [made repairs] in front KJV: the son of Uzai, over against the turning INT: Palal the son of Uzai front of the Angle |
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