Strong’s G3604

Ὀζίας

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Ozias

Pronunciation

o-zee'-as

Definition

Uzziah

Meaning

Uzziah, son of Joram and father of Jotham, and king of Judah from about 785 to 746 B.C., an ancestor of Jesus.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Ozias" refers to Uzziah, a king of Judah. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew. Uzziah was known for his long and prosperous reign, during which he strengthened the kingdom of Judah and was noted for his military innovations and building projects. However, his reign ended in tragedy when he was struck with leprosy for unlawfully entering the temple to burn incense, an act reserved for priests.

Bible references

Matthew 1:8;Matthew 1:9