זָזָא (za.za)
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Zaza
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Zaza appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:33 as a member of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Jonathan and the brother of Peleth, placing him within the lineage of Jerahmeel during the era of the divided monarchy.
Lexical sources translate Zaza to mean "brightness" or "fulness." While brief, this single occurrence anchors a specific family line in the broader genealogical records of Judah, preserving the memory of individuals who might otherwise remain unnamed in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Zaza appears in a single verse, 1 Chronicles 2:33, where he is listed as the son of Jonathan and brother of Peleth within the tribe of Judah. His name carries the meaning of brightness or fulness, offering a small but vivid glimpse into the family line of Jerahmeel during the divided monarchy.
Genealogies often feel like dry lists of names, yet they reveal God’s careful preservation of history. Zaza is not just a footnote; he is part of the lineage that leads to King David and ultimately to Jesus Christ. This reminds us that every person recorded in Scripture has a place in God’s unfolding story.
When we read these ancient records, we see that God values each individual. Even those with brief mentions are known by name and remembered by their family. This offers comfort: you are known to God just as fully as the ancestors listed in Chronicles. His attention to detail in history shows His personal care for every life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Zaza1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/זָזָ֑א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:33
The sons of Jonathan: Peleth and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel.
This verse anchors Zaza in the specific lineage of Jerahmeel, confirming his place as a brother to Peleth and son of Jonathan within the tribe of Judah.