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H7525

רִצְיָא

Ritsyâʼ /rits-yaw'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom רָצָה
Meaningdelight; Ritsjah, an Israelite
KJV usageRezia.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Ritsyâʼ — 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 name Ritsyâʼ, represented by H7525, means delight. It is a very rare biblical name, appearing just 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible. Its sole function is to identify a specific Israelite, Rezia.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of H7525 is found within a genealogical record in the book of Chronicles. The verse lists Rezia as one of the sons of Ulla, alongside his brothers Arah and Haniel 1 Chronicles 7:39. This placement firmly establishes him within the lineage of the Israelite people, though no further details about his life or character are provided in the scriptural account.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words appear alongside Rezia in his only biblical mention, providing genealogical context:

  • H5925 ʻUllâʼ (burden; Ulla): This is the name of Rezia's father, making Rezia a son of Ulla 1 Chronicles 7:39.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This crucial term establishes the direct father-son relationship between Ulla and Rezia, as seen in the phrase "the sons of Ulla" 1 Chronicles 7:39.
  • H733 ʼÂrach (way faring; Arah): Listed as one of the sons of Ulla, making Arah the brother of Rezia 1 Chronicles 7:39.
  • H2592 Channîyʼêl (favor of God; Hanniel): The name of another one of Rezia's brothers, listed as Haniel in the same genealogy 1 Chronicles 7:39.

Theological Significance

As a name appearing only once in a genealogy, the theological weight of H7525 is understood primarily through its etymology and context.

  • Meaning of the Name: The name itself, meaning "delight," reflects a positive aspiration or characteristic, a common practice in Hebrew naming conventions.
  • Genealogical Context: Rezia is part of a recorded lineage that includes other names with significant meanings, such as his brother Haniel, whose name means "favor of God" 1 Chronicles 7:39.
  • Preservation of Lineage: His inclusion in the official records of 1 Chronicles underscores the importance of maintaining the integrity and continuity of the family lines within Israel.

Summary

In summary, H7525 is a specific personal name, Rezia, whose meaning is delight. Its single appearance in scripture serves a purely genealogical purpose, placing him within the family of Ulla 1 Chronicles 7:39. While no narrative is attached to him, the name itself carries a positive connotation, contributing to the rich tapestry of names that document the heritage of Israel.

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 1 occurrence, 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.

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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.

H5925 עֻלָּא feminine of עֹל; burden; Ulla, an Israelite; Ulla. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H733 אָרַח from אָרַח; way faring; Arach, the name of three Israelites; Arah. H2592 חַנִּיאֵל from חָנַן and אֵל; favor of God; Channiel, the name of two Israelites; Hanniel.

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.