5839. Azaryah

Lexicon

Azaryah: Azariah

Original Word: עֲזַרְיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azaryah
Pronunciation: ah-zar-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (az-ar-yaw')
Definition: Azariah
Meaning: Azarjah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Azariah

(Aramaic) corresponding to Azaryah; Azarjah, one of Daniel's companions -- Azariah.

see HEBREW Azaryah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to Azaryah
Definition
one of Daniel's companions
NASB Translation
Azariah (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Azariah in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew culture and context. However, the Greek transliteration of the name in the Septuagint is Ἀζαρίας (Azarias).

Usage: Azariah is a proper noun used as a personal name for several individuals in the Hebrew Bible. It is a common name among priests, prophets, and kings, reflecting the divine assistance or favor associated with the name.

Context: • Azariah, son of Ahimaaz: A priest during the reign of Solomon, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:2.
• Azariah, son of Nathan: An official in Solomon's court, serving as a governor, as noted in 1 Kings 4:5.
• Azariah, son of Oded: A prophet who encouraged King Asa to reform Judah, as recorded in 2 Chronicles 15:1-8.
• Azariah, son of Jehoshaphat: A leader in Judah who opposed King Jehoram's idolatry, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2.
• Azariah, son of Amaziah: Also known as Uzziah, he was a king of Judah noted for his military successes and building projects, but also for being struck with leprosy for his pride, as detailed in 2 Kings 15:1-7 and 2 Chronicles 26.
• Azariah, son of Hilkiah: A high priest during the reign of King Josiah, involved in the discovery of the Book of the Law, as described in 1 Chronicles 6:13-14.
• Azariah, son of Maaseiah: One of the leaders who supported the reforms of King Hezekiah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13.
• Azariah, son of Hoshaiah: A leader among the people who opposed Jeremiah's counsel, as noted in Jeremiah 43:2.
• Azariah, also known as Abednego: One of Daniel's three friends who were thrown into the fiery furnace, as recounted in Daniel 1:6-7 and Daniel 3.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲזַרְיָ֛ה ועזריה vaazarYah wa‘ăzaryāh wa·‘ă·zar·yāh

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 2:17
HEB: וְ֠לַחֲנַנְיָה מִֽישָׁאֵ֧ל וַעֲזַרְיָ֛ה חַבְר֖וֹהִי מִלְּתָ֥א
NAS: Mishael and Azariah, about the matter,
KJV: Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:
INT: Hananiah Mishael and Azariah his friends the matter

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5839
1 Occurrence

wa·‘ă·zar·yāh — 1 Occ.