5812. Azazyahu

Lexicon

Azazyahu: Azazyahu

Original Word: עֲזַזְיָהוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azazyahuw
Pronunciation: ah-zaz-yah-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (az-az-yaw'-hoo)
Definition: Azazyahu
Meaning: Azazjah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Azaziah

From azaz and Yahh; Jah has strengthened; Azazjah, the name of three Israelites -- Azaziah.

see HEBREW azaz

see HEBREW Yahh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from azaz and Yah
Definition
"Yah is mighty," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Azaziah (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֲזַזְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (׳י is mighty); — Οζ(ε)ιας (= עֻזִּיָּהוּ):

1 Levite names:

a. 1 Chronicles 15:21 (strike out Kit).

b.2Chronicles 31:13 (?Kit).

2 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 27:20 (Kit עֻזִּיָּהוּ; see also Gray^{Prop. N. 295}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots עָזַז (azaz, meaning "to be strong") and יָהּ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Azazjah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, Greek names with similar meanings might include those that incorporate "theos" (God) or "ischys" (strength), though these are not direct translations or equivalents.

Usage: Azazjah is a proper noun used as a masculine personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Azazjah is a name found in the Old Testament, signifying the strength or empowerment given by Yahweh. The name reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the divine name into personal names, indicating a relationship or attribute associated with God.
• Biblical References: The name Azazjah appears in genealogical and historical contexts within the Scriptures. It is associated with individuals who are part of the lineage or leadership in Israel, reflecting the importance of divine strength in their roles or heritage.
• Cultural and Theological Significance: Names like Azazjah underscore the belief in divine intervention and support in the lives of the Israelites. The use of Yahweh in the name highlights the centrality of God in personal identity and communal life.
• Historical Context: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names were often chosen to convey a message or hope for the individual. Azazjah, therefore, would be a name expressing a desire for the bearer to be empowered by God or to acknowledge God's strength in their life.

Forms and Transliterations

וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ וַעֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ ועזזיהו עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ עזזיהו ‘ă·zaz·yā·hū ‘ăzazyāhū azazYahu vaazazYahu wa‘ăzazyāhū wa·‘ă·zaz·yā·hū

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 15:21
HEB: אֱדֹ֔ם וִֽיעִיאֵ֖ל וַעֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ בְּכִנֹּר֥וֹת עַל־
NAS: Jeiel and Azaziah, to lead
KJV: and Jeiel, and Azaziah, with harps
INT: Obed-edom and Jeiel and Azaziah lyres on

1 Chronicles 27:20
HEB: הוֹשֵׁ֖עַ בֶּן־ עֲזַזְיָ֑הוּ לַחֲצִי֙ שֵׁ֣בֶט
NAS: the son of Azaziah; for the half-tribe
KJV: the son of Azaziah: of the half
INT: Hoshea the son of Azaziah of the half tribe

2 Chronicles 31:13
HEB: וִֽיחִיאֵ֡ל וַ֠עֲזַזְיָהוּ וְנַ֨חַת וַעֲשָׂהאֵ֜ל
NAS: Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel,
KJV: And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath,
INT: Jehiel Azaziah Nahath Asahel

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5812
3 Occurrences

‘ă·zaz·yā·hū — 1 Occ.
wa·‘ă·zaz·yā·hū — 2 Occ.