881. Achaz
Strong's Lexicon
Achaz: Ahaz

Original Word: Ἀχάζ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Achaz
Pronunciation: ah-KHAZ
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-adz')
Definition: Ahaz
Meaning: Ahaz, son of Jotham and father of Hezekiah.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew אָחָז (Achaz)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 271: אָחָז (Achaz)

Usage: The name "Ahaz" refers to a king of Judah, known for his idolatrous practices and lack of faithfulness to God. In the New Testament, Ahaz is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting his place in the lineage of the Davidic kings.

Cultural and Historical Background: Ahaz was the son of Jotham and the father of Hezekiah, ruling as king of Judah during the 8th century BC. His reign is noted for political alliances with Assyria and religious apostasy, including the introduction of pagan worship practices. Ahaz's decisions had significant implications for the spiritual and political state of Judah, leading to increased Assyrian influence and a departure from the worship of Yahweh.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Achaz
Definition
Ahaz, a king of Judah
NASB Translation
Ahaz (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 881: Ἀχάζ

Ἀχάζ (WH Ἀχας), (so the Sept. for אָחָז possessing, possessor; in Josephus, Ἀχαζης, Ἀχου, ), Ahaz, king of Judah, (from circa to circa ; cf. B. D. under the word ), (2 Kings 16:1ff; 2 Chronicles 28:16ff; Isaiah 7:1ff): Matthew 1:9.

STRONGS NT 881: Ἀχας [Ἀχας, Matthew 1:9 WH; see Ἀχάζ.]

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Achaz.

Of Hebrew origin ('Achaz); Achaz, an Israelite -- Achaz.

see HEBREW 'Achaz

Forms and Transliterations
Ἀχάζ Ἀχὰζ Αχας Ἄχας Achaz Acház Achàz
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 1:9 N
GRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἀχάζ Ἀχὰζ δὲ
NAS: the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz
KJV: Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz
INT: was father of Ahaz Ahaz moreover

Matthew 1:9 N
GRK: τὸν Ἀχάζ Ἀχὰζ δὲ ἐγέννησεν
NAS: of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father
KJV: Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;
INT: Ahaz Ahaz moreover was father of

Strong's Greek 881
2 Occurrences


Ἀχάζ — 2 Occ.















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