מַחֲזִיאֹת (ma.cha.zi.ot)
ma.cha.zi.ot
Mahazioth
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Mahazioth is a proper name found in the Hebrew Bible, appearing only twice in 1 Chronicles. It identifies one of the fourteenth sons of Heman the Kohathite, who served as a Levitical musician and leader of a singing group during the time of the divided monarchy.
The name itself carries the meaning "visions." This etymology is particularly striking given his role: he was not just a singer but a chief overseeing a specific course of temple musicians. The connection between receiving divine visions and leading worship suggests that the Levitical ministry was viewed as a prophetic or spiritually attuned service, where music and revelation were closely linked in the life of ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Mahazioth means "visions." It is a name found in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles, listing one of Heman’s sons who led a group of temple musicians. In ancient Israel, music was not just performance; it was a way to connect with God’s presence. This name reminds us that worship involves both hearing and seeing—listening to God’s word and perceiving His will.
When we serve or lead others today, we can learn from this example. True service often requires spiritual insight. It is not enough to just know the routine; we must be open to how God guides us. Mahazioth shows that those who lead in worship are called to be attentive, ready to receive direction from above as they guide others.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Mahazioth1×
- Mahazioth1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מַחֲזִיאֽוֹת\׃1×
- לְ/מַ֣חֲזִיא֔וֹת1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
This verse lists Mahazioth among Heman’s sons, establishing his place in the lineage of temple musicians and highlighting his role as part of a larger group dedicated to worship.
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I Chronicles 25:30
for the twenty-third to Mahazioth, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Here, Mahazioth is assigned to lead the twenty-third course of musicians, showing that his leadership was structured and integral to the ongoing temple service.