The meaning of “בּוּז”

Understanding Bûwz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H938

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

בּוּז

Phoneticbooz

TransliterationBûwz

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as בּוּז Buz. - § Buz = "contempt" - Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an Israelite 1) second son of Nahor, Abraham's nephew 2) a Gadite

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 22:21	“Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,”
1 Chronicles 5:14	“These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;”
Jeremiah 25:23	“Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles1

Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בּוּז' deepen your understanding of Genesis 22:21?

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