Strong's Lexicon Yezanyah or Yezanyahu: Jezaniah Original Word: יְזַנְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָנָה (zanah), meaning "to be unfaithful" or "to commit fornication," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, indicating "Yahweh hears" or "Yahweh listens." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yezanyah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of God hearing or listening is reflected in Greek words like ἀκούω (akouo, Strong's G191), meaning "to hear." Usage: The name Yezanyah or Yezanyahu means "Yahweh hears" or "Yahweh listens." It is used as a proper name for individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a person whose life or actions are under the observation of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were reflective of the individual's character or the circumstances surrounding their birth. The name Yezanyah suggests a relationship with God, emphasizing divine attention or response. This name appears during the tumultuous period following the destruction of Jerusalem, a time marked by political instability and social upheaval. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Yaazanyahu, q.v. NASB Translation Jezaniah (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jezaniah Or Yzanyahuw {yez-an-yaw'-hoo}; probably for Ya'azanyah; Jezanjah, an Israelite -- Jezaniah. see HEBREW Ya'azanyah Forms and Transliterations וִֽיזַנְיָ֖ה וִֽיזַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ ויזניה ויזניהו vizanYah vizanYahu wî·zan·yā·hū wî·zan·yāh wîzanyāh wîzanyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 40:8 HEB: ק) הַנְּטֹפָתִ֗י וִֽיזַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ בֶּן־ הַמַּ֣עֲכָתִ֔י NAS: the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son KJV: the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son INT: Ephai the Netophathite and Jezaniah the son of the Maacathite Jeremiah 42:1 2 Occurrences |
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