Strong's H5798 · Hebrew
עֻזָּא
ʻUzzâʼ · /ooz-zaw'/
Definition
Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
KJV: Uzza, Uzzah.
Root / derivation: or עֻזָּה; feminine of H5797 (עֹז); strength;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֻזָּא across 14 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
14 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel4 verses
And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart. set: Heb. made to ride Gibeah: or, the hill
2 Samuel 6:6And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it. shook it: or, stumbled
2 Samuel 6:7And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. error: or, rashness
2 Samuel 6:8And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day. made: Heb. broken Perezuzzah: that is, the breach of Uzzah
2 Kings2 verses
1 Chronicles6 verses
The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son,
1 Chronicles 8:7And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.
1 Chronicles 13:7And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. carried: Heb. made the ark to ride
1 Chronicles 13:9And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. Chidon: also called Nachon,.Sam.6.6. stumbled: or, shook it
1 Chronicles 13:10And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.
1 Chronicles 13:11And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: wherefore that place is called Perezuzza to this day. Perezuzza: that is, The breach of Uzza
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5798 (ʻUzzâʼ) mean?
Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites
How many times does H5798 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5798 (עֻזָּא) appears in 14 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Uzza.”
How is ʻUzzâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5798 is rendered as “Uzza” (10×), “Uzzah” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֻזָּא come from?
or עֻזָּה; feminine of H5797 (עֹז); strength;