Lexicon Azanyah: Azaniah Original Word: אֲזַנְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Azaniah From 'azan and Yahh; heard by Jah; Azanjah, an Israelite -- Azaniah. see HEBREW 'azan see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azan and Yah Definition "Yah has heard," a Levite NASB Translation Azaniah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲזַנְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (Yahweh hath heared) father of Jeshua, a Levite Nehemiah 10:10. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָזַן (azan), meaning "to hear" or "to listen," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Azanjah, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the concept of God hearing or listening is present in various Greek terms related to prayer and divine response, such as ἀκούω (akouo), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Usage: Azanjah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a specific individual mentioned in the genealogical records. Context: Azanjah is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. He is identified as the father of Jeshua, who was one of the leaders involved in the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The name Azanjah reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the name of God into personal names, signifying a relationship or acknowledgment of divine intervention or presence. The mention of Azanjah in the genealogies underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the restoration of the Jewish community and religious practices during the post-exilic period. His name serves as a testament to the faith and hope of the Israelites in God's continued presence and responsiveness to their prayers and needs. Forms and Transliterations אֲזַנְיָ֔ה אזניה ’ă·zan·yāh ’ăzanyāh azanYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 10:9 HEB: וְיֵשׁ֙וּעַ֙ בֶּן־ אֲזַנְיָ֔ה בִּנּ֕וּי מִבְּנֵ֥י NAS: the son of Azaniah, Binnui KJV: the son of Azaniah, Binnui INT: Jeshua the son of Azaniah Binnui of the sons 1 Occurrence |