Lexicon Ritsya: Delight, Favor, Acceptance Original Word: רִצְיָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rezia From ratsah; delight; Ritsjah, an Israelite -- Rezia. see HEBREW ratsah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Asherite NASB Translation Rizia (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs רִצְיָא proper name, masculine in Asher 1 Chronicles 7:39, Ρας(ε)ια. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to run over.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4406 (Περεζ), which refers to a similar context of genealogical records and family lineage, although it is not a direct equivalent to Ritsjah. The Greek entry highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, paralleling the concerns seen in the Hebrew context with Ritsjah. Usage: The name Ritsjah appears in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the book of Ezra. It is used to identify a descendant of a notable family who returned from the Babylonian exile. Context: Ritsjah is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the sons of Bani. The context of this mention is during the time when the Israelites were returning to Jerusalem and Judah from Babylonian captivity. In Ezra 10:31, Ritsjah is listed among those who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law. This was a significant issue for the returning exiles as they sought to re-establish their identity and covenant relationship with God. The narrative in Ezra emphasizes the importance of purity and adherence to the Law, and Ritsjah's inclusion in this list highlights the challenges faced by the community in maintaining their distinctiveness and faithfulness to God's commandments. Forms and Transliterations וְרִצְיָֽא׃ ורציא׃ veritzYa wə·riṣ·yā wəriṣyāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:39 HEB: אָרַ֥ח וְחַנִּיאֵ֖ל וְרִצְיָֽא׃ NAS: [were] Arah, Hanniel and Rizia. KJV: Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia. INT: Arah Hanniel and Rizia 1 Occurrence |