Uzzi
Uzzi (Hebrew עוזי `OoZY) is a biblical name meaning "my strength".
People with this name:
biblical:
- (Greek: Οζι in 1 Chr., Σαουια in Ezra; Latin: Ozi), the son of Bukki, a descendant of Aaron (1 Chr. 6:5, 51; Ezra 7:4)
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Preceded by Bukki |
High Priest of Israel | Succeeded by Eli |
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a grandson of Issachar (1 Chr. 7:2, 3)
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a son of Bela, and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 7:7)
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Ozi), a Benjamite, a chief in the tribe (1 Chr. 9:8)
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi), a son of Bani, had the oversight of the Levites after the return from captivity (Neh. 11:22)
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi), the head of the house of Jedaiah, one of "the chief of the priests" (Neh. 12:19)
- (Greek: Οζι; Latin: Azzi) a priest who assisted in the dedication of the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 12:42)
modern:
- Alin Adrian "Uzzi" Demeter, Romanian Hip-Hop artist, member of B.U.G. Mafia
See also
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "article name needed". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.
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