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H2125

זִיזָה

Zîyzâh /zee-zaw'/ Ask about this word
Rootanother form for זִיזָא
MeaningZizah, an Israelite
KJV usageZizah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Zîyzâh — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Zîyzâh, represented by H2125, identifies a specific Israelite. According to its base definition, it is another form for זִיזָא; Zizah, an Israelite; Zizah. This name appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse, making its context highly specific.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its sole biblical appearance, H2125 is used within a genealogical record to establish rank and order. Zizah is named as "the second" in a list of the sons of Shimei, following his brother Jahath who was "the chief" 1 Chronicles 23:11. This verse is part of a larger reckoning of the families according to their "father's house," highlighting Zizah's specific place within his lineage.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words from the same verse clarify Zizah's identity and position:

  • H3189 Yachath (Jahath): The name of Zizah's brother, who is listed as the "chief" in the same record 1 Chronicles 23:11.
  • H7218 rôʼsh (chief): This word defines the status of Jahath as the head or principal figure, establishing the hierarchy in which Zizah is placed second 1 Chronicles 23:11.
  • H8145 shênîy (second): This term is used to directly define Zizah's rank, signifying his position immediately following the chief within his family group 1 Chronicles 23:11.

Theological Significance

The mention of H2125 carries significance related to biblical principles of order and lineage.

  • Genealogical Structure: Zizah's inclusion in the list underscores the importance of maintaining detailed family records and established order within the tribes of Israel.
  • Positional Hierarchy: The designation of Zizah as "the second" H8145 in relation to the "chief" H7218 illustrates the structured organization within a "father's house" 1 Chronicles 23:11.
  • Administrative Unity: The passage notes that Zizah's family line was combined with others into "one reckoning" due to having few sons, demonstrating a practical approach to preserving family identity and structure 1 Chronicles 23:11.

Summary

In summary, H2125 is the proper name of an Israelite, Zizah. While appearing only once, its usage is significant for defining a specific individual's place within the structured genealogical and administrative records of Israel. The name is intrinsically linked to the concepts of familial rank and the meticulous ordering of the people according to their "father's house."

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • זִינָא

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H3189 יַחַת from יָחַד; unity; Jachath, the name of four Israelites; Jahath. H7218 רֹאשׁ from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in man H8145 שֵׁנִי from שָׁנָה; properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again; again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time)

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.