"And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Uziel Meaning in the Bible
Uziel
boy
Uziel means "God is my strength; Power of God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Uziel appears in the King James Bible, and Exodus 6:18 is the passage most often tied to it. Uziel combines God's power with sacred service — strength not for self-promotion but for carrying out holy purposes with faithful hands.
Is Uziel in the Bible?
Yes — Uziel (spelled Uzziel in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 6:18.
Pronunciation:/OO-zee-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is my strength; Power of God
What does Uziel mean?
Uziel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength; Power of God". Uziel was the grandson of Levi and head of a Levitical family. The Uzielites served in the tabernacle and later the temple, demonstrating that God's strength is most beautifully displayed in service.
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What does Uziel mean in the Bible?
Uziel means "God is my strength; Power of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Uziel was the grandson of Levi and head of a Levitical family. The Uzielites served in the tabernacle and later the temple, demonstrating that God's strength is most beautifully displayed in service. Uziel's descendants carried the sacred vessels — ordinary people entrusted with holy work.
Where does Uziel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Uziel is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Exodus 6:18. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel."
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Which books of the Bible mention Uziel?
Uziel is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Uziel?
Uziel combines God's power with sacred service — strength not for self-promotion but for carrying out holy purposes with faithful hands.
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Uziel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Uziel (spelled Uzziel in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 6:18.
Uziel means "God is my strength; Power of God." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Exodus 6:18, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Uziel comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "God is my strength; Power of God." It appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 6:18.
Common questions about the name Uziel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Uziel?
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