אֻזֵּן שֶׁאֱרָה (uz.zen she.e.rah)
uz.zen she.e.rah
Uzzen-sheerah
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- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
Uzzen-sheerah is a place name that appears only once in Scripture, in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:24. Its meaning, "portion of Sherah," links the location directly to Sherah, who was the daughter of Ephraim, one of Joseph’s sons.
This brief mention highlights a significant detail about the tribe of Ephraim: their settlement patterns included cities founded or named by women. The name suggests that Sherah played a role in establishing or claiming this specific territory for her family line, reflecting the importance of lineage and land inheritance in ancient Israelite society.
While the text does not elaborate on the city’s later history or significance, its inclusion in the chronicle underscores the value placed on recording even minor details of tribal heritage. It serves as a reminder that the story of Israel’s tribes involves many individuals whose contributions are preserved only in these lists.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Uzzen-sheerah appears in a single verse within the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. It means "portion of Sherah" and connects directly to Sherah, the daughter of Ephraim. This brief mention highlights that land inheritance and settlement were not solely male-driven activities in ancient Israel.
Sherah is credited with building cities, including this one named after her or for her share. For believers today, this reminds us that God’s record includes women who played active roles in establishing their community. It shows that every name in Scripture matters, preserving the legacy of those who might otherwise be overlooked.
When we read these lists, we see a broader picture of God’s people. Each entry, no matter how small, contributes to the full story of His tribe. It encourages us to value every member of our own spiritual families and to trust that God remembers every contribution made in faith.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Uzzen1×
- Sheerah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שֶׁאֱרָֽה\׃1×
- אֻזֵּ֥ן1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:24
His daughter was Sheerah, who built Beth Horon the lower and the upper, and Uzzen Sheerah.
This verse explicitly names Uzzen-sheerah as a city associated with Sherah, confirming the meaning of the name as her portion or share.