Lexical Definition
מַעַזְיָה Maʻazyâh (mah-az-yaw') Maaziah N:N-M-P
or מַעַזְיָהוּ Maʻazyâhûw (mah-az-yaw'-hoo); probably from עוּז (in the sense of protection) and יָהּ; rescue of Jah
Maaziah.
- § Maaziah = "consolation of Jehovah"
- Maazjah, the name of two Israelites
1) a priest in charge of the 24th course in the time of David
2) a priest who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Μοοζία | to Maaziah | LXX.1Chr.24.18 |
| Μααζίασ | Maaziah | LXX.Neh.10.8 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
ַמעַזְיָהוּ, ַמעַזְיָה proper name, masculine of priests.
1. 1Chr 24:18 ascribed to David's time, A Μοοζαλ, ᵐ5L Μοοζια.
2. Neh 10:9*, Nehemiah's time, A Μααζεια, ᵐ5L Μααζίας.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 24:18 |
| Nehemiah | 10:9* |