Lexical Definition
בֵּצַי Bêtsay (bay-tsah'-ee) Bezai N:N-M-P
perhaps the same as בְּסַי
Bezai.
- § Bezai = "conqueror"
- Betsai, the name of two Israelites
1) a chief of the returning exiles in the time of Ezra
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בֵּצָֽי | Bezai | Neh.10.18 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.18
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בֵּצָ֑י proper name, masculine Neh 10:19* one of the chiefs of the people; Ezra 2:17; Neh 7:23 ׳בְּנֵי ב i.e. a family.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ezra | 2:17 |
| Nehemiah | 7:23 · 10:19* |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Judahite leader who sealed the covenant
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Bezai, a leader of the people, sealed the covenant during Nehemiah's time.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.18;
- only referred to as Bezai בֵּצַי.
Bezai was one of the leaders of the people who sealed the covenant during the time of Nehemiah (Neh. 10:18). The covenant was a solemn agreement made by the returned exiles to follow the Law of God and to maintain their distinct identity as God's chosen people. By sealing the covenant, Bezai and the other leaders pledged to uphold its terms, which included observing the Sabbath, avoiding intermarriage with foreigners, and supporting the temple service. This event demonstrates the renewed commitment of the Jewish community to their faith and their determination to restore their relationship with God after the Babylonian exile.
All entries for Bezai: בֵּצַי