Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַעַזְיָה”
Understanding Maʻazyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or מַעַזְיָהוּ Maʻazyâhûw (mah-az-yaw'-hoo); probably from עוּז (in the sense of protection) and יָהּ; rescue of Jah Maa...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַעַזְיָה
Phoneticmah-az-yaw'
TransliterationMaʻazyâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or מַעַזְיָהוּ Maʻazyâhûw (mah-az-yaw'-hoo); probably from עוּז (in the sense of protection) and יָהּ; rescue of Jah Maaziah. - § Maaziah = "consolation of Jehovah" - Maazjah, the name of two Israelites 1) a priest in charge of the 24th course in the time of David 2) a priest who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 24:18 | “The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.” Word: מַעַזְיָה (Maʻazyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:8 | “Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.” Word: מַעַזְיָה (Maʻazyâh) |