עֻזָּא
uz.za
Uzza
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "Uzza" (Strong's number: H5798I) is a proper name given to two different individuals mentioned in the Bible. As a proper name, "Uzza" serves to identify a specific person, indicating no inherent meaning or reference to a common concept outside of its specific instances. Its occurrences in the Bible are limited to only two mentions, suggesting that it is not a significant or widespread term. Given its limited occurrences and role as a personal name, the significance of "Uzza" lies in its association with two individuals, one of whom was likely a close relative of David, as hinted in 2 Samuel 3:29. The name itself does not convey any specific meaning or connotation. The biblical account may hold significance or consequences associated with these individuals, but the name "Uzza" itself is merely a label used to distinguish them from others.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text