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Jabez

Jabez in the Bible — son of Koz? (1CH 4:9). Jabez belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.

Name meaning: sorrow; trouble

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
2 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (1)

Jabezproper name
Hebrew
יַעְבֵּץ
Transliteration
yəbets
Meaning
to grieve
Greek
Ιγαβης
Reference
1CH 4:9
Strong's
H3258

Family & Relationships (1)

descendant

Judah(1CH 4:9)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jabez in the Bible?

Jabez is described in the Bible as son of Koz? (1CH 4:9). Jabez belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Jabez mean?

The name Jabez means “sorrow; trouble” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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