Lexical Definition
בּוּז Bûwz (booz) Buz N:N-M-P
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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בּֽוּז | Buz | 1Chr.5.14 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.14
- father of: Jahdo (יַחְדוֹ)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
III. בּוּז proper name, masculine (compare Assyrian proper name, of a location Bâzu DlPa 307; ZK 1885, 93 f.)
1. 2nd son of Nahor, Abraham's brother Gen 22:21 J; = tribe named with דְּדָן & תֵּימָא Jer 25:23.
2. a Gadite 1Chr 5:14.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 22:21 |
| 1 Chronicles | 5:14 |
| Jeremiah | 25:23 |
Profile
Male • Father of Jahdo • Descendant of Gad, son of Abdiel
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Buz, a descendant of Gad, was the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo.
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.14;
- only referred to as Buz בּוּז;
- father of Jahdo יַחְדוֹ.
Buz is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Gad as the son of Abdiel and the father of Jahdo (1 Chr. 5:14). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 5 traces the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'), highlighting the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records within the tribe. Buz's inclusion in this list demonstrates his significance within the tribal lineage of Gad. However, no further details about Buz's life or role are provided in the biblical text. The mention of his name in the genealogy serves to establish the continuity of the generations within the tribe of Gad.
All entries for Buz: בּוּז
Related Profiles:
- Jahdo (child)