Uzziel

Uzziel is a Hebrew masculine given name. In the Hebrew Bible, Uzziel (often transliterated Uzzi’el) is named as one of the four sons of Kohath, a son of Levi. His line is identified as one of the Kohathite families, a Levitical subdivision charged with the care and transport of the sanctuary’s most holy objects during the Israelites’ wilderness journeys. According to the biblical regulations, the Kohathites—including the line descended from Uzziel—carried the tabernacle’s furnishings with special coverings and poles and avoided contact with the sacred items themselves.

In later biblical genealogies, Uzziel is listed in the Kohathite genealogies, and his descendants are shown as part of the Levitical order described in Chronicles. The precise duties and names associated with Uzziel’s branch are given within these lists, illustrating the enduring Levitical structure in the biblical period.

Etymology: The name Uzziel comes from Hebrew elements often interpreted as meaning 'God is my strength' or 'power of God' (from Uzzi- + El). The form Uziel is a common variant in Hebrew.

Beyond the biblical context, Uzziel is used as a personal name in Jewish and Christian communities and appears in various transliterations, including Uziel or Uzziel. It is sometimes encountered as a surname in modern usage.

Overall, Uzziel’s significance rests on its placement in Levi-related genealogies and its continued presence in onomastic use in religious communities.