Strong’s G1478

Ἑζεκίας

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Hezekias

Pronunciation

hez-ek-ee'-as

Definition

Hezekiah

Meaning

Hezekiah, son of Ahaz, father of Manasseh, and king of Judah (727-686 [?] B.C.).

Usage

The name Hezekias, or Hezekiah, means "Yahweh strengthens" or "Yahweh is my strength." In the New Testament, Hezekias is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting his role as an ancestor of the Messiah.

Bible references

Matthew 1:9;Matthew 1:10