יָזִיז
ya.ziz
Jaziz
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ya.ziz" (H3151) has a unique feature in being a proper name of a person. Its short definition is "Jaziz". With only one occurrence in the Bible, we can't infer much about its range of usage, but we can conclude that it's likely a singular reference. Because of this rarity, we can also assume that Jaziz is a relatively uncommon or historical biblical figure. As a proper name, "ya.ziz" serves an identifier rather than a communicator of a general idea or concept. It's more about distinguishing one person from others than conveying a specific meaning to the reader. With such a singular usage, it's challenging to discern its significance beyond its individual role as a character's name. Nonetheless, understanding that Jaziz is a distinct biblical person can still provide valuable context for understanding the cultural and historical context in which this name is referenced.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text