יִזִּיָּה
𐤉𐤆𐤉𐤄
Yiziyah
H3150 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Yizzîyâh is a personal name meaning 'Yahweh sprinkles' or 'Yahweh distributes.' It refers specifically to an individual listed among Israelite genealogies. The name compounds a verbal element meaning 'to sprinkle' (from יזה) with a theophoric suffix referring to Yahweh (יהּ). The semantic range is thus limited to its use as a proper name with an embedded meaning of divine action ('Yahweh sprinkles/distributes').
Semantic Range
personal name signifying 'Yahweh sprinkles/distributes,' no common noun usage, used in genealogical contexts
Root / Etymology
Formed from the root יזה ('to sprinkle, scatter') and יהּ (the shortened theophoric form of Yahweh), it represents a standard pattern of Hebrew theophoric names whereby a verb form or participle is joined to a divine name. The verbal first element here (יִזִּי, yizzi-) is a causative or predicative form, indicating 'He [Yahweh] sprinkles' or 'Yahweh distributes.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
Yizzîyâh occurs as a genealogical name in post-exilic lists (cf. Ezra 10:25; 1 Chronicles 7:11). As with many Israelite personal names, it expresses a theological confession or hope through the action of the deity, in this case the verb 'to sprinkle,' which could metaphorically imply purification, blessing, or distribution. The root יזה is associated with ritual actions (sprinkling blood or water for purification) but as a name element, the metaphorical overtones may include 'bestowing' or 'granting.' English translations have often rendered the name as 'Jeziah' or 'Jizzijah,' which obscure both the form and original meaning. This name is not used as a common noun and is specific to genealogical or personal contexts; it does not carry the same semantic or contextual range as terms for ethnic or regional identity like 'Israelite' or 'Judean.'
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as the first part of יְזַוְאֵל and יָהּ; sprinkled of Jah; Jizzijah, an Israelite; Jeziah.
Bantu Hebrew
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יזה (y-z-h) — to sprinkle, scatter, distribute
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3150-01 |
וְ/יִזִּיָּ֤ה | veyiziyah | HC/Np |
and Izziah | and Yahweh-sprinkles | and Yiziyah | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3150-01 |
Ezra 10:25 | וְ/יִזִּיָּ֤ה | veyiziyah | HC/Np |
and Izziah | and Yahweh-sprinkles | and Yiziyah |