The meaning of “עֻזִּיאֵל”

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

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עֻזִּיאֵל

Phoneticooz-zee-ale'

TransliterationʻUzzîyʼêl

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Uzziel. - § Uzziel = "my strength is God" - Uzziel, the name of six Israelites 1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron 2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin 4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David 5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

16 total references

Reference	Text
Exodus 6:22	“And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.”
Leviticus 10:4	“And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.”
Numbers 3:30	“And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.”
1 Chronicles 15:10	“Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twelve.”
2 Chronicles 29:14	“And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

16x

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Exodus2

Leviticus1

Numbers2

1 Chronicles9

2 Chronicles1

Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֻזִּיאֵל' deepen your understanding of Exodus 6:22?

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