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 name "Azriel" (עַזְרִיאֵל) carries a specific meaning and significance. Its composition consists of two elements: "Azar" or "Azar-El", where "Azar" means "Helper" or "Strong One" and "El" signifies a divine being associated with power and strength. This name can be interpreted as "God is my Helper" or "Strong One of God". As a proper name for a person, Azriel likely serves as a reminder to the individual that they are under divine protection and assistance. This name may have held significant personal or spiritual importance to its bearer. Given its appearance only once in the Bible, Azriel's significance lies primarily in its unique representation as a personal name, offering a glimpse into the naming conventions and values of the ancient Israelites.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text