Lexical Definition
גָּזֵז Gâzêz (gaw-zaze') Gazez N:N-M-P
from גַּזָז; shearer
Gazez.
- § Gazez = "shearer"
- Gazez, the name of two Israelites
1) a son of Caleb by his concubine Ephah
2) a son of Haran, the son of Caleb by his concubine Ephah (?)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| גָּזֵֽז | Gazez | 1Chr.2.46 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.46b
- son of: Haran (חָרָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גָּזֵז proper name, masculine son of עֵיפָה, concub. of Caleb 1Chr 2:46 (twice in verse); vb says that חָרָן son of עיפה (and Caleb?) begat Gazez. גָּזִית see sub. גזה. above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 2:46 |
Profile
Male • Son of Haran • Grandson of Caleb through Haran
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Gazez was a grandson of Caleb, born to Haran's son Gazez.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.46b;
- only referred to as Gazez גָּזֵז;
- a son of Haran חָרָן.
Gazez was a grandson of Caleb son of Hezron, born to Caleb's son Gazez (1Ch.2.46). His father, also named Gazez, was the son of Haran, Caleb's concubine. This makes the younger Gazez a great-grandson of Hezron and a member of the tribe of Judah. The text does not provide any additional details about his life or family.
All entries for Gazez: גָּזֵז
Related Profiles:
- Haran (father)