וַיְזָתָא
𐤅𐤉𐤆𐤕𐤀
Vayezata
H2055 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Vayzathâʼ is a proper noun, referencing an individual identified as a son of Haman in the Book of Esther (Esth 9:9). The name functions solely as a personal name within the biblical text and does not carry descriptive, appellative, or general lexical meaning.
Semantic Range
proper name, personal name, son of Haman in Esther
Root / Etymology
etymology uncertain. The name is most likely of non-Hebrew, Iranian origin, reflecting the Persian context of the Book of Esther. It is not derived from any recognizable Hebrew root.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Vayzathâʼ appears only in Esther 9:9 as one of Haman's ten sons executed following the failed plot against the Israelites in Persia. The name aligns with the narrative's Persian milieu—many personal names in Esther reflect Iranian or otherwise foreign influence. Lexicographically, the term is of interest mainly for onomastic and historical studies; it does not provide linguistic roots for Hebrew vocabulary. English translations typically render the name as 'Vajezatha' or 'Vayzathā,' following the MT vocalization, and do not imbue it with further meaning. The identification as 'Haman's son' situates the name strictly in the exilic/Post-exilic narrative context, with no evidence for usage or meaning outside the Esther narrative. Standard English translations treat the word simply as a personal name, which is lexically appropriate given its function in the text.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of foreign origin; Vajezatha, a son of Haman; Vajezatha.
Bantu Hebrew
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uncertain (uncertain) — uncertain (proper name of foreign origin, no Hebrew lexical meaning)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1085 | בִּלְדַּד | Bildad |
| H1095 | בֵּלְטְשַׁאצַּר | Belteshatsar |
| H1114 | בִּלְשָׁן | Bilshan |
| H1150 | בִּנְעָא | Bin'a |
| H116 | אֱדַיִן | and then |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2055-01 |
וַיְזָֽתָא | vayezata | HNp |
Vaizatha | Vayzatha | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2055-01 |
Esther 9:9 | וַיְזָֽתָא | vayezata | HNp |
Vaizatha | Vayzatha |