What does Uzzi mean in the Bible?

Greek / Hebrew Translation Occurance
עֻזִּ֖י a Levite 3
עֻזִּֽי a Levite 2
וְעֻזִּי֙ a Levite 1
עֻזִּ֥י a Levite 1
עֻזִּ֡י a Levite 1
וְעֻזִּ֡י a Levite 1
עֻזִּ֤י a Levite 1
וְעֻזִּ֛י a Levite 1

Definitions Related to Uzzi

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   1 a Levite, son of Bukki and father of Zerahiah in the line of the high priest although apparently never high priest himself.
   2 son of Tola and grandson of Issachar.
   3 a Benjamite, son of Bela and head of a family of Benjamin.
   4 son of Michri and father of Elah and an ancestor of a family of returned exiles settling in Jerusalem.
   Maybe same as 3.
   5 a Levite, son of Bani, and an overseer of the Levites in Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah.
   6 a priest, chief of the father’s house of Jedaiah, in the time of Joiakim the high priest.
   7 one of the priests who helped Ezra in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
   Maybe same as 6.
   Additional Information: Uzzi = “strong”.
   

Frequency of Uzzi (original languages)

Frequency of Uzzi (English)

Dictionary

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Uzzi
UZZI . 1 . A descendant of Aaron ( 1Ch 6:5 ; 1 Chronicles 6:9 ; 1 Chronicles 6:51 , Ezra 7:4 [1]). 2 . A family of Issachar ( 1 Chronicles 7:2 ; 1 Chronicles 7:9 ). 3 . A Benjamite family ( 1 Chronicles 7:7 ; 1 Chronicles 9:8 ). 4 . A Levite ( Nehemiah 11:22 ). 5 . A priestly family ( Nehemiah 12:19 ; Nehemiah 12:42 ).
Easton's Bible Dictionary - Uzzi
The Lord is my strength.
The son of Bukki, and a descendant of Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:5,51 ; Ezra 7:4 ).
A grandson of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2,3 ).
A son of Bela, and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:7 ).
A Benjamite, a chief in the tribe (1 Chronicles 9:8 ).
A son of Bani. He had the oversight of the Levites after the return from captivity (Nehemiah 11:22 ).
The head of the house of Jedaiah, one of "the chief of the priests" (Nehemiah 12:19 ).
A priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 12:42 ).
Holman Bible Dictionary - Uzzi
(uhz' zi) Personal name; an abbreviated form of “Yahweh is my strength.” 1. Aaronic priest (1Chronicles 6:5-6,1 Chronicles 6:51 ; Ezra 7:4 ). 2 . Family of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2-3 ). 3 . Descendant of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:7 ; 1 Chronicles 9:8 ). 4 . Overseer of Jerusalem Levites after the Exile (Nehemiah 11:22 ). 5 . Postexilic priest (Nehemiah 12:19 ). 6 . Musician involved in Nehemiah's dedication of Jerusalem's walls (Nehemiah 12:42 ).
Fausset's Bible Dictionary - Uzzi
Contracted from Uzziah.
1. Son of Bukki, father of Zerahiah, in the high priests' line (1 Chronicles 6:5; 1 Chronicles 6:51; Ezra 7:4). Between Abishua and Zadok in the genealogy, yet never high priest (Josephus Ant. 8:1). Contemporary with, or earlier somewhat than, Eli.
2. Son of Tola of Issachar (1 Chronicles 7:2-3). 1 Chronicles 7:3. Son of Bela of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:7).
4. Son of Michri of Benjamin, ancestor of settlers at Jerusalem after the captivity (1 Chronicles 9:8).
5. A Levite, son of Bani, overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11:22).
6. A priest, chief of the fathers' house of Jedaiah, in the high priesthood of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:19).
7. A priest who assisted Nehemiah at the dedication of the wall (Nehemiah 12:42).
Morrish Bible Dictionary - Uzzi
1. Son of Bukki, a descendant of Phinehas. 1 Chronicles 6:5,6,51 ; Ezra 7:4 .
2. Son of Tola, a descendant of Issachar. 1 Chronicles 7:2,3 .
3. Son of Bela, a son of Benjamin. 1 Chronicles 7:7 .
4. Son of Michri, a Benjamite. 1 Chronicles 9:8 .
5. Son of Bani and overseer of the Levites at Jerusalem. Nehemiah 11:22 .
6,7. Two priests who returned from exile. Nehemiah 12:19,42 .
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Sentence search

Savias - SAVIAS ( 1E Esther 8:2 ) = Uzzi , Ezra 7:4
Michri - Prize of Jehovah, a Benjamite, the father of Uzzi (1 Chronicles 9:8 )
Zerahiah - A priest, son of Uzzi; ancestor of Ezra (1 Chronicles 6:6; 1 Chronicles 6:51; Ezra 7:4)
Zerahiah - Son of Uzzi, a priest
Zerahi'ah -
A priest, son of Uzzi and ancestor of Ezra the scribe
Buk'ki -
Son of Abishua and father of Uzzi fifth from Aaron in the line of the high priests in (1 Chronicles 6:5 ; 6:5,51 ) (Authorized Version), and in the genealogy of Ezra
Uzzi - Uzzi
Bukki - Abishua's son; father of Uzzi; fifth in the high priestly line through Eleazar from Aaron (1 Chronicles 6:5; 1 Chronicles 6:51)
Bukki - Son of Abishua and father of Uzzi, fifth in descent from Aaron in the line of the high priests through Phinehas ( 1 Chronicles 6:6 ; 1 Chronicles 6:51 , Ezra 7:4 )
Elah - Son of Uzzi and a chief of the tribe of Benjamin
uz'zi - (1 Chronicles 6:5,61 ; Ezra 7:4 ) Though Uzzi was the lineal ancestor of Zadok, it does not appear that he was ever high priest
Bishop - The original word means "overseer," such as Joseph was in Potiphar's house, Genesis 39:4, or as the 3600 men were in Solomon's temple, 2 Chronicles 2:18, or as Uzzi was of the Levites, Nehemiah 11:22
Bani - His son Uzzi was overseer of the Levites (Nehemiah 12:22 )
Obadiah - But as four only are mentioned, Kennicott with four manuscripts omits "and the sons of Israhiah," thus making him brother not father of Obadiah, and both sons of Uzzi. Joel probably was in Joash's reign, Obadiah in Amaziah's, Amos in Uzziah's