Original Word: יְזַנְיָה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yzanyah
Pronunciation: yeh-zan-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yez-an-yaw')
Definition: Jezaniah
Meaning: Jezanjah

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָנָה (zanah), meaning "to be unfaithful" or "to commit fornication," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, indicating "Yahweh hears" or "Yahweh listens."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yezanyah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of God hearing or listening is reflected in Greek words like ἀκούω (akouo, Strong's G191), meaning "to hear."

Usage: The name Yezanyah or Yezanyahu means "Yahweh hears" or "Yahweh listens." It is used as a proper name for individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a person whose life or actions are under the observation of God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were reflective of the individual's character or the circumstances surrounding their birth. The name Yezanyah suggests a relationship with God, emphasizing divine attention or response. This name appears during the tumultuous period following the destruction of Jerusalem, a time marked by political instability and social upheaval.

Word Origin
the same as Yaazanyahu, q.v.
NASB Translation
Jezaniah (2).

Jezaniah

Or Yzanyahuw {yez-an-yaw'-hoo}; probably for Ya'azanyah; Jezanjah, an Israelite -- Jezaniah.

see HEBREW Ya'azanyah

וִֽיזַנְיָ֖ה וִֽיזַנְיָ֙הוּ֙ ויזניה ויזניהו vizanYah vizanYahu wî·zan·yā·hū wî·zan·yāh wîzanyāh wîzanyāhūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts