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H5838 · Hebrew · Old Testament
עֲזַרְיָה
Azaryah
Proper noun, masculine
YHWH has helped

Definition

The Hebrew name Azaryah (also spelled Azariah) combines azar (H5826, to help, support) with Yah (YHWH), meaning 'YHWH has helped.' It is one of the most common personal names in the Hebrew Bible, borne by over twenty distinct individuals, including a king of Judah (also called Uzziah), a high priest, one of Daniel's three companions (also called Abednego), and multiple Levites and priests. The name is a testimony to divine help experienced and proclaimed.

Usage & Theological Significance

The frequency of the name Azaryah in Scripture is itself theologically significant: generation after generation, parents named their children after the help of YHWH — a living testimony embedded in a person's identity. For Daniel's companion Azariah (Daniel 3), the name was prophetically apt: he walked through fire and the LORD helped. The New Testament parallel is boetheia (G996, help) and parakletos (G3875, helper/advocate). God's help is the foundation of faith.

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 1:6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.
2 Chronicles 26:3 Uzziah [also Azariah] was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years.
Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.'
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.

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