Word Study

The meaning of מַעַזְיָה

Understanding Maʻazyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H4590
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
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 24:18

The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah.

Nehemiah 10:8

Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'מַעַזְיָה' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 24:18?