Strong's Lexicon Achzay: Achzai Original Word: אַחְזַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָחַז (achaz), meaning "to seize" or "to grasp." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Achzai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary. However, the concept of seizing or grasping can be related to Greek words such as κρατέω (krateo - Strong's Greek 2902), which means "to hold" or "to seize." Usage: Achzai is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. The name is understood to mean "my seizing" or "my grasping," reflecting a sense of possession or holding onto something. It is a name that may imply strength or tenacity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given with significant meanings, reflecting the character, destiny, or circumstances surrounding a person's birth. The root word אָחַז (achaz) is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical holding or grasping, as well as metaphorical possession or control. Names like Achzai would have been understood within this cultural context, possibly indicating a desired trait or a divine attribute. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom achaz and Yah Definition "Yah has grasped," an Isr. name NASB Translation Ahzai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחַזְיָ֫הוּ, אֲחַזְיָה, אַחְזַי proper name, masculine (Yah(u) hath grasped; ᵐ5 Ὀχοζ(ε)ιας 1 Kings 22:52 etc., compare LagBN 53) **compare Arabic 1 king of Israel, son of Ahab 1 Kings 22:40,50,52; 2 Kings 1:18; 2Chronicles 20:37 (אֲחַזְיָהוּ); + 2 Kings 1:2; 2Chronicles 20:35 (אֲחַזְיָה). 2 king of Judah, son of Joram 2 Kings 8:24,25; 2 Kings 9:21; 2 Kings 10:13; 2 Kings 11:1; 2 Kings 12:19; 2 Kings 13:1; 2 Kings 14:13; 1 Chronicles 3:11; 1 Chronicles 22:1 15t. 2Kings, 1Chronicles (all אֲחַזְיָהוּ); 2 Kings 9:16,23,27,29; 2 Kings 11:2 (אֲחַזְיָה). 3 אַחְזַי a priest Nehemiah 11:13 (for which יַחְזֵרָה 1 Chronicles 9:12 see SmListen, Tafel). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahasai From 'achaz; seizer; Achzai, an Israelite -- Ahasai. see HEBREW 'achaz Forms and Transliterations אַחְזַ֥י אחזי ’aḥ·zay ’aḥzay achZaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:13 HEB: עֲזַרְאֵ֛ל בֶּן־ אַחְזַ֥י בֶּן־ מְשִׁלֵּמ֖וֹת NAS: the son of Ahzai, the son KJV: the son of Ahasai, the son INT: of Azarel the son of Ahzai the son of Meshillemoth |
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