Original Word: חִזְקִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chizqiy
Pronunciation: khiz-kee'
Phonetic Spelling: (khiz-kee')
Definition: Chizki
Meaning: Chizki

Hezeki

From chazaq; strong; Chizki, an Israelite -- Hezeki.

see HEBREW chazaq

Word Origin
from chazaq
Definition
a Benjamite
NASB Translation
Hizki (1).

חִזְקִי proper name, masculine a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:17, ᵐ5 Αξακ(ε)ὶ ᵐ5^L Εξεκια.

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Chizki in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of strength related to God can be found in Greek terms such as ἰσχύς (ischys, Strong's Greek 2479), meaning "strength" or "might," which is used in the New Testament to describe God's power.

Usage: Chizki is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Chizki is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:22, where Chizki is listed as one of the descendants of Kohath, a son of Levi. This indicates that Chizki was part of the Levitical priestly line, which was responsible for various religious duties in the temple.
• The name Chizki reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating elements of God's name or attributes into personal names, signifying a relationship with or reliance on God. In this case, the name emphasizes strength derived from God, a theme prevalent in the Hebrew Scriptures.
• The use of such names underscores the theological perspective that God is the source of strength and support for His people, a belief that is central to the faith and practice of ancient Israel.

וְחִזְקִ֥י וחזקי vechizKi wə·ḥiz·qî wəḥizqîInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts