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Zur

Zur in the Bible — head of a household in Midian and father of Cozbi (NUM 25:15). Zur belonged to the tribe of Midianite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: stone; rock; that besieges

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Midianite
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Zurproper name
Hebrew
צ֑וּר
Transliteration
tsur
Meaning
rock
Greek
Σουρ
Reference
NUM 25:15
Strong's
H6698

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Cozbi(NUM 25:15)

descendant

Midian(NUM 25:15)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zur in the Bible?

Zur is described in the Bible as head of a household in Midian and father of Cozbi (NUM 25:15). Zur belonged to the tribe of Midianite.

What does the name Zur mean?

The name Zur means “stone; rock; that besieges” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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