Strong's Lexicon Maazyah or Maazyahu: Maaziah or Maaziah Original Word: מַעַזְיָה or מַעַזְיָהוּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַז (azaz), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Maazyah or Maazyahu in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of God as a refuge or strength is echoed in Greek terms like σῴζω (sózó, Strong's G4982) meaning "to save" or "to preserve." Usage: The name Maazyah or Maazyahu means "Yahweh is a refuge" or "Yahweh is my strength." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, signifying a person whose identity and strength are rooted in their relationship with God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were reflective of the individual's character, role, or divine purpose. The inclusion of "Yah" in the name indicates a theophoric element, common in Hebrew names, which reflects the cultural emphasis on the relationship with Yahweh. This name would have been a reminder of God's protection and strength in the life of the individual and the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition two Isr. priests NASB Translation Maaziah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs ַמעַזְיָהוּ, ַמעַזְיָה proper name, masculine of priests. 1 1 Chronicles 24:18 ascribed to David's time, A Μοοζαλ, ᵐ5L Μοοζια. 2 Nehemiah 10:9, Nehemiah's time, A Μααζεια, ᵐ5L Μααζίας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Maaziah Or Ma.azyahuw {mah-az-yaw'-hoo}; probably from uwz (in the sense of protection) and Yahh; rescue of Jah; Maazjah, the name of two Israelites -- Maaziah. see HEBREW uwz see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations לְמַֽעַזְיָ֖הוּ למעזיהו מַֽעַזְיָ֥ה מעזיה lə·ma·‘az·yā·hū ləma‘azyāhū lemaazYahu ma‘azyāh ma·‘az·yāh maazYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:18 HEB: שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה וְעֶשְׂרִ֔ים לְמַֽעַזְיָ֖הוּ אַרְבָּעָ֥ה וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃ NAS: the twenty-fourth for Maaziah. KJV: the four and twentieth to Maaziah. INT: the three and twentieth Maaziah the four and twentieth Nehemiah 10:8 2 Occurrences |