עַזְרִיאֵל (az.ri.el)
az.ri.el
Azriel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Azriel, meaning "my help is God," appears in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name for three distinct individuals during the period of the Divided Monarchy. It functions primarily as a theophoric element, embedding a declaration of divine assistance within the identity of the bearer. The sources identify these men across different tribal and historical contexts, linking them to specific genealogical records and royal court officials.
In 1 Chronicles 5:24, Azriel is listed as a head of a household in the half-tribe of Manasseh living beyond the Jordan. Another figure with this name appears in 1 Chronicles 27:19 as a Naphtalite ancestor of Jerimoth, who served as the tribal leader during David’s census. A third Azriel is recorded in Jeremiah 36:26 as the father of Seraiah, an officer serving under King Jehoiakim of Judah.
The recurrence of this name across different tribes and generations suggests it was a recognizable and perhaps popular choice among Israelite families. By placing "help" and "God" together, the name reflects a common theological sentiment in ancient Israel: that human strength is ultimately derived from divine support. Its presence in both genealogical lists and court records shows how personal faith statements were woven into the broader social and political fabric of the nation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Azriel carries a quiet confidence: "my help is God." In ancient Israel, this was not just a label but a daily reminder that strength comes from above. Whether listed in tribal genealogies or serving in the royal court, bearers of this name lived out a simple truth—that human effort finds its footing only when anchored in divine support.
For you today, this word invites a gentle shift in perspective. When challenges arise, instead of relying solely on your own resources, you can recall that help is available from God. It does not diminish your responsibility but frames it within a larger reality. You are part of a long line of people who trusted that their lives were sustained by something greater than themselves.
This name appears in contexts of both order and conflict. In Chronicles, it marks stability and lineage; in Jeremiah, it touches the tension of prophetic witness. Both show that faithfulness exists in every season. You can find comfort knowing that your own story is held within God’s broader narrative, where help is always near.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Azriel2×
- and/ Azriel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עַזְרִיאֵֽל\׃\ \ס1×
- עַזְרִיאֵ֗ל1×
- וְ֠/עַזְרִיאֵל1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 5:24
These were the heads of their fathers’ houses: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel—mighty men of valor, famous men, heads of their fathers’ houses.
This verse places Azriel among mighty men of valor, showing the name associated with strength and leadership in the half-tribe of Manasseh.
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I Chronicles 27:19
of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah; of Naphtali, Jeremoth the son of Azriel;
Here Azriel is identified as the father of Jerimoth, a tribal leader under David, highlighting the name's role in established family lines.
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Jeremiah 36:26
The king commanded Jerahmeel the king’s son, and Seraiah the son of Azriel, and Shelemiah the son of Abdeel, to arrest Baruch the scribe and Jeremiah the prophet; but Yahweh hid them.
This occurrence links Azriel to Seraiah, an officer involved in the conflict over Jeremiah’s prophecy, illustrating the name’s presence during times of political tension.