Lexical Summary Yizziyyah: Yizziyah Original Word: יִזִּיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeziah From the same as the first part of Yzav'el and Yahh; sprinkled of Jah; Jizzijah, an Israelite -- Jeziah. see HEBREW Yzav'el see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom nazah and Yah Definition "may Yah sprinkle," an Isr. NASB Translation Izziah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִזִּיָּה proper name, masculine (may ׳י sprinkle, read probably ׳יַזּ, ᵐ5 Αζεια, N Αδεια, ᵐ5L Ιαζιας); — one of those who took strange wives Ezra 10:25. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Ezra 10:25 is the only place יִזִּיָּה (transliterated Izziah in the) is mentioned: “And from the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Hashabiah, and Benaiah.” Historical Setting The name appears in the register of those who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel (the “sons of Parosh,” Ezra 2:3) and later came under Ezra’s leadership during the reforms of 458 B.C. (Ezra 8:3). Ezra’s mission was to reestablish covenant fidelity in Jerusalem, and one urgent matter was the dissolution of unlawful marriages with foreign women (Ezra 10:2–3). Izziah is recorded among those who responded to this call, demonstrating corporate and personal repentance within the restored community. Covenantal Significance 1. Holiness of the Assembly: The returned exiles were commanded to remain distinct from surrounding nations (Deuteronomy 7:3–4). Izziah’s inclusion in the list underscores that even lay families had compromised this standard, and that renewal required action across every social stratum. Theological Themes • Separation unto God. Izziah’s account embodies the principle later articulated, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 6:14). Ministry Applications • Leadership and Courage: Ezra’s willingness to confront sin provides a model for pastors and elders who must sometimes require difficult but necessary reforms (Titus 1:9). Related References Ezra 2:3; Ezra 8:3 – Broader family lineage of Parosh. Nehemiah 7:8 – Parallel census confirming the sons of Parosh after the wall-building era. Nehemiah 10:14 – Descendants of Parosh again appear signing the renewed covenant, suggesting lasting fruit from the reforms in which Izziah participated. Summary Though mentioned only once, Izziah stands as a witness that every believer’s response to God’s word matters. His obedience helped secure the purity of post-exilic Israel and reminds the Church that covenant faithfulness is preserved not by policy alone, but by the willing submission of individual hearts to the authority of Scripture. Forms and Transliterations וְיִזִּיָּ֤ה ויזיה veyizziYah wə·yiz·zî·yāh wəyizzîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 10:25 HEB: פַרְעֹ֡שׁ רַ֠מְיָה וְיִזִּיָּ֤ה וּמַלְכִּיָּה֙ וּמִיָּמִ֣ן NAS: [there were] Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, KJV: Ramiah, and Jeziah, and Malchiah, INT: of Parosh Ramiah Izziah Malchijah Mijamin 1 Occurrence |