חֲזָיָה (cha.za.yah)
cha.za.yah
Hazaiah
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 Ḥazaiah, meaning "Yahweh has seen," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at Nehemiah 11:5. It identifies a specific ancestor during the post-exilic period, linking the returning community to the tribe of Judah through his father Adaiah and son Col-hozeh.
This single occurrence places Ḥazaiah within the genealogical records that re-established Israel’s identity after the Babylonian exile. The name itself serves as a theological statement, affirming God’s faithful observation of His people even in their displacement. By preserving these lineages, the text underscores continuity between the pre-exilic tribes and the restored community.
The brevity of the record highlights how individual lives were woven into the broader narrative of national restoration. Each name in Nehemiah 11 represents a thread in the fabric of a people rebuilding their identity under divine providence. Ḥazaiah’s inclusion reminds readers that God’s sight encompasses both the collective journey and each person within it.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hazaiah means "Yahweh has seen." This simple declaration carries a heavy weight for anyone who feels overlooked or forgotten in their daily struggles. In a world that often measures worth by visibility and achievement, this ancient name reminds us that God’s attention is constant and precise.
When the Israelites returned from exile, they rebuilt not just walls but their identity through careful records of lineage. Hazaiah appears in Nehemiah 11:5 as part of this chain. His inclusion shows that every individual mattered to the community’s restoration. God did not lose track of His people during their displacement; He saw them and preserved their place in history.
For your faith, this offers a quiet comfort. You are known by name and number. Your life is part of a larger story that God oversees with care. Even when circumstances feel chaotic or your role seems small, you are seen by the Creator who holds all things together.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hazaiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חֲזָיָ֨ה1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 11:5
and Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of the Shilonite.
This verse places Hazaiah in the genealogical line of Judah, showing how God preserved individual identities within the restored community.