חֲזִיאֵל
𐤇𐤆𐤉𐤀𐤋
Chaziel
H2381 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Chaziel, a personal name meaning 'God has seen' or 'seen by God,' borne by a Levite mentioned in the genealogies. The name reflects a theophoric construction incorporating the divine name, communicating divine insight or attention. The semantic range is that of a proper noun referring to a specific Israelite individual.
Semantic Range
proper noun—Israelite personal name, specifically a Levite; 'God has seen,' 'seen by God'
Root / Etymology
A compound formed from the root חָזָה (ḥzh, 'to see') plus אֵל (ʾel, 'God'). The first element expresses the idea of seeing or vision, while the second is a standard theophoric element denoting Israel's deity. Thus, חֲזִיאֵל (Ḥăzīʾēl) literally means 'God has seen' or 'seen by God.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
חֲזִיאֵל appears only in genealogical lists (e.g., 1 Chronicles 25:3, 25:19) as the name of a Levite, specifically a musician or singer in the Temple. The use of the theophoric 'El' suffix is typical for Israelite personal names of the monarchic and post-exilic periods, emphasizing the deity’s involvement in the individual’s life. The name is rare and not widely attested outside genealogical contexts. English translations may use 'Haziel,' but given the Hebrew construction, the name's significant meaning is not always reflected in translation. The Strong’s number H2381 is specific to this name, which should not be confused with חֲזָאֵל (Hazael, H2371), a different personal name forming a separate tradition.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from חָזָה and אֵל; seen of God; Chaziel, a Levite; Haziel.
Bantu Hebrew
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חזה-אל (ḥ-z-h + ʾ-l) — to see, perceive, receive vision; God
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2381-01 |
וַ/חֲזִיאֵ֛ל | vachaziel | HC/Np |
and Haziel | and Chaziel | and Chaziel | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2381-01 |
1 Chronicles 23:9 | וַ/חֲזִיאֵ֛ל | vachaziel | HC/Np |
and Haziel | and Chaziel | and Chaziel |