5798. Uzza or Uzzah

Lexicon

Uzza or Uzzah: Uzza or Uzzah

Original Word: עֻזָּא
Part of Speech: proper name, masculine; proper name, masculine
Transliteration: `Uzza'
Pronunciation: OOZ-zah
Phonetic Spelling: (ooz-zaw')
Definition: Uzza or Uzzah
Meaning: Uzza, Uzzah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Uzza, Uzzah

Or (Uzzah {ooz-zaw'}; feminine of oz; strength; Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites -- Uzza, Uzzah.

see HEBREW oz

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from azaz
Definition
four Isr.
NASB Translation
Uzza (9), Uzzah (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֻזָּא proper name, masculine Οζα, Αζα :

1 driver of the ark 2 Samuel 6:3 = עֻזָּה 2 Samuel 6:6; 2 Samuel 6:7; 2 Samuel 6:8 = עֻזָּא 1 Chronicles 13:7,9,10,11.

2 in גַּןעֻֿזָּא burial-place of Manasseh and Amon 2 Kings 21:18,26 (׳ע perhaps = עֻזִּיָּה, compare Sta^{G i. 569, ii. 679} Kit).

3 Benjamite name 1 Chronicles 8:7.

4 head of family of returned exiles Ezra 2:49 = Nehemiah 7:51.

עֻזָּה proper name, masculine 1. Levite name 1 Chronicles 6:14, Οζ(ι)α, Αζα.

2 see עֻזָּא.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עֹז (oz), meaning "strength" or "might."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Uzza/Uzzah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of "strength" can be related to Greek words such as ἰσχύς (ischys, Strong's Greek 2479), meaning "strength" or "might."

Usage: Uzza/Uzzah is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to individuals named Uzza or Uzzah.

Context: Uzza, also spelled Uzzah, is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, associated with several individuals:

• Uzzah, the son of Abinadab: He is most notably recognized for his role in the transportation of the Ark of the Covenant. Uzzah was struck dead by God for touching the Ark when the oxen stumbled, as recorded in 2 Samuel 6:6-7 and 1 Chronicles 13:9-10. This incident underscores the holiness of the Ark and the importance of adhering to divine instructions regarding sacred objects. The event took place during King David's attempt to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, highlighting the reverence required in handling holy artifacts.

• Uzza, a descendant of Merari: Mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:29, Uzza is listed among the Levitical families, specifically from the line of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. This Uzza is part of the genealogical records that trace the lineage and duties of the Levitical priesthood.

• Uzza, a garden owner: In 2 Kings 21:18, 26, Uzza is noted as the owner of a garden where King Manasseh of Judah was buried. This garden, referred to as "the garden of Uzza," became the burial place for both Manasseh and his son Amon, indicating its significance as a royal burial site.

The name Uzza/Uzzah, meaning "strength," reflects the character or the perceived attributes of the individuals bearing it. The accounts involving Uzza emphasize themes of divine holiness, judgment, and the importance of obedience to God's commands.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּעֻזָּ֑א בְּעֻזָּ֑ה בְּעֻזָּ֔א בְּעֻזָּ֔ה בעזא בעזה וְעֻזָּ֣א ועזא עֻזָּ֑א עֻזָּ֖א עֻזָּ֜א עֻזָּ֥א עֻזָּ֥ה עזא עזה ‘uz·zā ‘uz·zāh ‘uzzā ‘uzzāh bə‘uzzā bə‘uzzāh bə·‘uz·zā bə·‘uz·zāh beuzZa beuzZah uzZa uzZah veuzZa wə‘uzzā wə·‘uz·zā

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 6:3
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֣ר בַּגִּבְעָ֑ה וְעֻזָּ֣א וְאַחְי֗וֹ בְּנֵי֙
NAS: was on the hill; and Uzzah and Ahio,
KJV: that [was] in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio,
INT: which the hill and Uzzah and Ahio the sons

2 Samuel 6:6
HEB: נָכ֑וֹן וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח עֻזָּ֜א אֶל־ אֲר֤וֹן
NAS: of Nacon, Uzzah reached
KJV: threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth
INT: of Nacon reached Uzzah toward the ark

2 Samuel 6:7
HEB: אַ֤ף יְהוָה֙ בְּעֻזָּ֔ה וַיַּכֵּ֥הוּ שָׁ֛ם
NAS: burned against Uzzah, and God
KJV: was kindled against Uzzah; and God
INT: and the anger of the LORD Uzzah struck there

2 Samuel 6:8
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה פֶּ֖רֶץ בְּעֻזָּ֑ה וַיִּקְרָ֞א לַמָּק֤וֹם
NAS: outburst against Uzzah, and that place
KJV: a breach upon Uzzah: and he called
INT: of the LORD'S A breach Uzzah is called place

2 Kings 21:18
HEB: בֵּית֖וֹ בְּגַן־ עֻזָּ֑א וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ אָמ֥וֹן
NAS: in the garden of Uzza, and Amon
KJV: in the garden of Uzza: and Amon
INT: house the garden of Uzza became and Amon

2 Kings 21:26
HEB: בִּקְבֻרָת֖וֹ בְּגַן־ עֻזָּ֑א וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ
NAS: in the garden of Uzza, and Josiah
KJV: in the garden of Uzza: and Josiah
INT: his grave the garden of Uzza became and Josiah

1 Chronicles 6:29
HEB: שִׁמְעִ֥י בְנ֖וֹ עֻזָּ֥ה בְנֽוֹ׃
KJV: Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
INT: Shimei his son Uzza his son

1 Chronicles 8:7
HEB: וְהוֹלִ֥יד אֶת־ עֻזָּ֖א וְאֶת־ אֲחִיחֻֽד׃
NAS: and he became the father of Uzza and Ahihud.
KJV: them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.
INT: removed became of Uzza and Ahihud

1 Chronicles 13:7
HEB: מִבֵּ֖ית אֲבִינָדָ֑ב וְעֻזָּ֣א וְאַחְי֔וֹ נֹהֲגִ֖ים
NAS: of Abinadab, and Uzza and Ahio
KJV: of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio
INT: the house of Abinadab and Uzza and Ahio drove

1 Chronicles 13:9
HEB: כִּידֹ֑ן וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח עֻזָּ֜א אֶת־ יָד֗וֹ
NAS: of Chidon, Uzza put
KJV: of Chidon, Uzza put forth
INT: of Chidon put Uzza his hand to hold

1 Chronicles 13:10
HEB: אַ֤ף יְהוָה֙ בְּעֻזָּ֔א וַיַּכֵּ֕הוּ עַ֛ל
NAS: burned against Uzza, so He struck him down
KJV: was kindled against Uzza, and he smote
INT: the anger of the LORD Uzza struck and

1 Chronicles 13:11
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה פֶּ֖רֶץ בְּעֻזָּ֑א וַיִּקְרָ֞א לַמָּק֤וֹם
NAS: outburst against Uzza; and he called
KJV: a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place
INT: of the LORD'S A breach Uzza called place

Ezra 2:49
HEB: בְּנֵי־ עֻזָּ֥א בְנֵי־ פָסֵ֖חַ
NAS: the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah,
KJV: The children of Uzza, the children
INT: the sons of Uzza the sons of Paseah

Nehemiah 7:51
HEB: גַזָּ֥ם בְּנֵי־ עֻזָּ֖א בְּנֵ֥י פָסֵֽחַ׃
NAS: the sons of Uzza, the sons
KJV: the children of Uzza, the children
INT: of Gazzam the sons of Uzza the sons of Paseah

14 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5798
14 Occurrences

bə·‘uz·zā — 2 Occ.
bə·‘uz·zāh — 2 Occ.
‘uz·zā — 7 Occ.
‘uz·zāh — 1 Occ.
wə·‘uz·zā — 2 Occ.