Ὀζίας (Ozias)
Ozias
Uzziah
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Ozias is the Greek form of the Hebrew Uzziah, meaning "strength of Jehovah." In the New Testament, it appears only twice, both times in Matthew 1:8 and 1:17 as part of Jesus’ genealogy. It identifies a specific king of Judah who reigned from approximately 785 to 746 B.C., linking the royal line through several generations.
This Ozias is the son of Amaziah and the father of Jotham. His inclusion in Matthew’s record highlights the continuity of God’s covenant promises through the house of David, even during periods when the kingdom faced external threats. The name itself, signifying divine strength, serves as a reminder of the theological weight carried by Judah’s monarchs.
While the Old Testament provides more detail about his reign and eventual illness, the Gospel writer uses this brief mention to anchor Jesus’ human ancestry in historical reality. By tracing the lineage through Ozias, Matthew connects the Messiah to the broader narrative of Israel’s kingship, showing that Jesus is the fulfillment of ancient royal expectations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ozias, or Uzziah, means "strength of Jehovah." In Matthew’s genealogy, this brief mention connects Jesus to a king who ruled Judah for decades. It reminds us that God’s plan unfolds through real people in history, not just abstract ideas. Even when kings faced challenges, the line continued toward the Messiah.
For your faith, this shows that God keeps His promises across generations. You are part of a larger story where divine strength sustains human weakness. Trust that the same power guiding ancient kings is at work in your life today, bringing hope and continuity to your journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Uzziah;1×
- Uzziah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ὀζίας1×
- Ὀζίαν·1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 1:8
Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah.
This verse places Ozias in the royal line after Joram, showing the continuation of David’s dynasty despite political turmoil.
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Matthew 1:9
Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah.
Here, Ozias is listed as the father of Jotham, anchoring Jesus’ ancestry in a specific historical generation and emphasizing familial continuity.