עַזְרִיאֵל
az.ri.el
Azriel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word עַזְרִיאֵל (az.ri.el, Strong's number: H5837) is a proper noun with a specific meaning and context. It is derived from the root elements that convey the idea of "strong helper" or "God is strength", but in this instance, the term specifically refers to a person. Given its singular occurrence in the Bible, Azriel holds significance as a unique identifier for a particular individual. This makes analyzing the term from a broader cultural or symbolic perspective challenging, as its definition is narrowed to a specific person rather than a concept or an action. Based on its structure, however, it can be inferred that the name Azriel might be intended to highlight the person's strengths, resilience, or power.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text