Strong's Lexicon Yechizqiyyah or Yechizqiyyahu: Hezekiah Original Word: יְחִזְקִיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1478 Ἐζεκίας (Ezekias) - The Greek form of Hezekiah, used in the New Testament genealogies of Jesus (Matthew 1:9-10). Usage: The name Yechizqiyyah or Yechizqiyyahu means "Yahweh strengthens" or "Yahweh is my strength." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, most notably referring to King Hezekiah of Judah, who is recognized for his religious reforms and trust in God during times of national crisis. Cultural and Historical Background: Hezekiah was the 13th king of Judah, reigning in the late 8th and early 7th centuries BCE. His reign is noted for significant religious reforms, including the removal of high places, destruction of idols, and restoration of temple worship. Hezekiah is also known for his role in resisting Assyrian aggression, particularly during the siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib. His reliance on God and the prophet Isaiah's counsel are central themes in his story. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Chizqiyyah, q.v. NASB Translation Jehizkiah (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hezekiah, Jehizkiah Or Ychizqiyahuw {yekh-iz-kee-yaw'- hoo}; from Yruwsha' and Yahh; strengthened of Jah; Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites -- Hezekiah, Jehizkiah. Compare Chizqiyah. see HEBREW Yruwsha' see HEBREW Yahh see HEBREW Chizqiyah Forms and Transliterations וִֽיחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙ ויחזקיהו vichizkiYahu wî·ḥiz·qî·yā·hū wîḥizqîyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 28:12 HEB: בֶן־ מְשִׁלֵּמ֔וֹת וִֽיחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙ בֶּן־ שַׁלֻּ֔ם NAS: of Meshillemoth, Jehizkiah the son KJV: of Meshillemoth, and Jehizkiah the son INT: the son of Meshillemoth Jehizkiah the son of Shallum 1 Occurrence |