צִבְיָא (tsiv.ya)
tsiv.ya
Zibia
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 Tzviya appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:9 as a member of the tribe of Benjamin. He is identified as the son of Shaharaim and Hodesh, placing him within the genealogical records of Israel’s divided monarchy period.
Its meaning is "roe" or "fawn," referring to the young deer known for its agility and grace. While the name itself carries this vivid natural imagery, the text offers no further narrative about Tzviya’s life or character beyond his familial connections in this brief genealogical list.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Tzviya appears just once in Scripture, tucked into a genealogy in 1 Chronicles 8:9. It means "fawn" or "young deer," evoking images of agility and grace. Though the text gives us no story about his life, his inclusion reminds us that every person matters to God.
These lists are not mere footnotes but a testament to God’s care for individuals. Even when we feel small or overlooked in our own families or communities, we are known by name. This word invites us to see the dignity in every member of God’s people, regardless of how much history records about them.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Zibia1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- צִבְיָ֔א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:9
By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
This verse places Tzviya within the tribe of Benjamin, showing that even unnamed members of Israel’s lineage are preserved in God's record.