Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַחְזַי”
Understanding ʼAchzay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Ahasai. - § Ahasai = "my holder, protector" - Achzai, an Israelite 1) a post-exilic priest, in Jerusalem
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַחְזַי
Phoneticakh-zah'ee
TransliterationʼAchzay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ahasai. - § Ahasai = "my holder, protector" - Achzai, an Israelite 1) a post-exilic priest, in Jerusalem
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 11:13 | “And his brethren, chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two: and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,” Word: אַחְזַי (ʼAchzay) |