יַחְצִיאֵל (yach.tsi.el)
yach.tsi.el
Jahziel
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 yach.tsi.el, rendered as Jahziel in English Bibles, means "God divides" or "God apportions." It belongs to a man from the tribe of Naphtali who lived during the time of Israel’s settlement in Egypt and the wilderness. He is identified as the son of Naphtali and the brother of Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.
This individual appears first in the genealogies of Genesis 46:24 and is listed again under this spelling in 1 Chronicles 7:13. The sources note that he is also known as Jahzeel (yach.tse.el), suggesting a close textual relationship between these two names. As the eldest of Naphtali’s four sons, he founded the family line known as the Jahzeelites.
His name reflects a theological theme common in Hebrew genealogies: acknowledging divine action in human lineage. The meaning "God divides" likely refers to God’s distribution of inheritance or territory, a central concern for the tribes of Israel. This brief mention anchors his family within the broader narrative of tribal identity and land allocation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jahziel means "God divides." In the ancient world, dividing land was a serious matter. It determined where a family would live, how they would survive, and their place in the community. This name reminds us that God is actively involved in setting boundaries and assigning portions to His people.
When we look at genealogies like those in 1 Chronicles, we see names that might seem dry or distant. Yet each one represents a real person whose life was part of God’s larger plan. The division of land among the tribes was not random. It reflected God’s careful provision for every family.
Today, this word invites us to trust that God knows our place in His story. He divides time, resources, and opportunities with purpose. We can find peace knowing that our lives are held in His hands, just as the tribes of Israel were guided into their inheritances.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jahziel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יַחֲצִיאֵ֧ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:13
The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, Shallum, and the sons of Bilhah.
This verse lists Jahziel as a son of Naphtali, anchoring his identity within the tribal structure and showing how God’s division of inheritance was recorded in family lines.