יַעֲזִיאֵל (ya.a.zi.el)
ya.a.zi.el
Jaaziel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Jaaziel is a proper name found only once in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 15:18. The name means "God strengthens" or "made bold by God," reflecting a common pattern of invoking divine support in personal identity. In this single occurrence, he is identified as one of the Levites appointed by King David to lead the musical service when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem.
The text presents an interesting textual detail: verse 18 calls him Jaaziel, while verse 20 refers to a man named Aziel in the same role. Scholars suggest these may be variant forms of the same name or slight scribal variations, as both names share similar roots relating to strength or help. This minor discrepancy highlights the careful transmission of biblical texts and the close relationship between these two designations in the chronicler's account.
As a Levitical musician, Jaaziel’s role was significant in the worship reforms instituted by David. His inclusion underscores the importance of music in Israelite religious life during the united monarchy period. The name itself serves as a brief theological statement, attributing courage and capability to God rather than human effort alone.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jaaziel means "God strengthens." Found only in 1 Chronicles 15:18, it identifies a Levite chosen to lead music when David brought the ark to Jerusalem. This single mention reminds us that our roles in worship are gifts from God, not achievements of our own strength.
When we serve or sing, we do so because He empowers us. The name is a quiet promise: You do not face your tasks alone. God provides the courage and capability needed for every moment of service, anchoring our identity in His faithfulness rather than our performance.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jaaziel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יַֽעֲזִיאֵ֡ל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 15:18
and with them their brothers of the second rank: Zechariah, Ben, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-Edom, and Jeiel, the doorkeepers.
This verse lists Jaaziel among the Levites appointed to lead music, showing his specific role in David's worship reforms.