יַחְזְיָה (yach.ze.yah)
yach.ze.yah
Jahzeiah
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 Yahzeiah, meaning "Yahweh sees" or "Jehovah views," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at Ezra 10:15. It identifies a specific individual from the period of the return from exile, marking him as a son of Tikvah and a participant in the community’s efforts to restore covenant faithfulness.
As a proper noun, the name serves as a theological statement rather than a mere label. In a historical moment defined by displacement and uncertainty, naming a child after divine observation offered a reminder that God was still present and attentive to His people. The sources indicate he held a position of leadership, likely among the priests, during Ezra’s reforms.
Though his personal story is not recorded, his inclusion in the list of those who separated from foreign marriages highlights the seriousness with which the post-exilic community treated religious identity. The name stands as a brief but significant witness to the belief that God watches over the restoration of His people.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jahzeiah carries a simple but profound meaning: "Yahweh sees." In a time of great uncertainty for Israel, this name served as a quiet reminder that God was attentive to His people. It reflects a deep trust that divine observation is not about judgment alone, but about care and presence during difficult seasons.
When we face moments where we feel overlooked or misunderstood, this name offers comfort. It reminds us that our struggles are seen by the One who cares for us. Like Jahzeiah, who stood firm in his faith, we too can find strength in knowing that God is aware of our efforts to remain faithful.
This brief mention in Scripture encourages us to hold onto hope. Even when our stories seem small or unnoticed, they matter to God. His sight encompasses all things, offering peace and assurance to those who seek to walk faithfully with Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jahzeiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יַחְזְיָ֥ה1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 10:15
Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahzeiah the son of Tikvah stood up against this; and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.
This verse highlights Jahzeiah's active role in supporting Ezra's reforms, showing his commitment to covenant faithfulness.