עֻזִּיָּא (uz.ziy.ya)
uz.ziy.ya
Uzzia
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 Uzziah, or more precisely its variant form Uzzia, means "strength of Jehovah." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 11:44 as the father of Azarel. In this context, he is listed among David’s mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who served with distinction during the United Monarchy.
While the name itself conveys divine power and protection, the biblical record provides no further details about Uzzia’s life or deeds. His inclusion in the genealogy serves primarily to document lineage rather than to highlight personal achievement. The brevity of his mention underscores how many faithful individuals supported the kingdom’s stability from behind the scenes.
Translators typically render this name as Uzziah, aligning it with other biblical figures who share similar etymological roots. This single reference reminds readers that history is built not only by kings but also by those whose strength was dedicated to serving God and their nation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Uzziah carries a powerful meaning: "strength of Jehovah." In the ancient world, names were often prayers or declarations of faith. To be named after God's strength was to acknowledge that true power comes from Him alone, not from human ability or military might.
Although this specific individual appears only once in Scripture as the father of Azarel among David’s mighty warriors, his inclusion reminds us that history is built by many faithful people. Not everyone who serves God is a king or a prophet; many stand quietly in the ranks, supporting the community with loyalty and courage.
Your own life may feel ordinary compared to the great heroes of the Bible. Yet, when you offer your strength to God, even small acts of faithfulness become part of His lasting story. You are never unseen in His eyes.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Uzzia1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֻזִיָּ֖א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 11:44
Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
This verse lists Uzzia among David's mighty warriors, showing that his name signifies the divine strength supporting those who serve in difficult roles.