Lexicon Uzay: Uzai Original Word: אוּזַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Uzai Perhaps by permutation for Uzziy, strong; Uzai, an Israelite -- Uzai. see HEBREW Uzziy 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּז (uz), meaning "to take refuge" or "to seek refuge."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Uzai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: Uzai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Uzai is mentioned in the context of the post-exilic period of Jerusalem's history. He is identified as the father of Palal, who was one of the individuals involved in the repair of the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah's leadership. This reference is found in Nehemiah 3:25, where it states: "Palal son of Uzai worked opposite the Angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace by the courtyard of the guard." Uzai's mention is brief, and he is known primarily through his son Palal's contribution to the rebuilding efforts. The name Uzai reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, emphasizing reliance on divine strength. 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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