חֲבַצִּנְיָה (cha.vats.tsan.yah)
cha.vats.tsan.yah
Habazziniah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name ḥăḇaṣṣinnîyâh appears only once in Scripture, at Jeremiah 35:3, identifying a specific individual within the Rechabite community. It is a proper noun referring to a man who lived during the period of the Divided Monarchy and served as the father of Jeremiah (the son, not the prophet). The sources identify him as apparently the head of one of the Rechabite families.
Etymologically, the name means "light of Jehovah." This compound structure combines a word for brightness or radiance with the divine name Yahweh. While the meaning is positive and theophoric, the name itself carries no additional narrative weight beyond its appearance in this genealogical record. Its significance lies in preserving the identity of the Rechabite leader who demonstrated steadfast obedience to their ancestral customs when confronted by the prophet Jeremiah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Habazziniah appears only once in the Bible, yet it carries a meaning that resonates deeply: "light of Jehovah." It identifies a specific man who was the grandfather of Jaazaniah, a leader among the Rechabites. This brief mention preserves the identity of a faithful family line during a time when Israel had largely turned away from God.
In Jeremiah 35:3, we see this name in a genealogical record. It reminds us that God sees and remembers those who remain steadfast in their obedience. While the world around them was changing, Habazziniah’s family kept to their ancestral customs with integrity. His name serves as a quiet witness to the value of faithfulness in everyday life.
For you, this word is a gentle encouragement. Even if your name or story does not appear in Scripture, your loyalty to God is known and valued by Him. The light of Jehovah shines on those who walk faithfully with Him, regardless of how many people notice their deeds.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Habazziniah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חֲבַצִּנְיָ֔ה1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 35:3
Then I took Jaazaniah the son of Jeremiah, the son of Habazziniah, with his brothers, all his sons, and the whole house of the Rechabites;
This verse identifies Habazziniah as the grandfather of Jaazaniah, anchoring the Rechabite leader’s lineage within a time of national spiritual decline.