אֲחֻזָּם (a.chuz.zam)
a.chuz.zam
Ahuzzam
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ahuzzam, meaning "possessor," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 4:6. It identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Judah, born to Ashhur and Naarah. This brief mention places him within the complex family lines descending from Caleb, highlighting the intricate social structures of ancient Israel.
As a proper noun rather than a common verb or abstract concept, Ahuzzam does not carry theological weight in its own right. Its significance lies in its role as a historical marker, preserving the memory of a man whose life is otherwise unknown. The name itself suggests ownership or inheritance, reflecting the importance of land and lineage in Judahite society.
Translators typically render Ahuzzam simply as a name without modification, acknowledging that it functions as a label rather than a descriptive term. In contexts where genealogies are listed, such names serve to connect individuals to their ancestors and tribes, maintaining the continuity of identity across generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ahuzzam appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a long list of names in 1 Chronicles 4:6. It belongs to a son of Ashhur and Naarah, part of the tribe of Judah. The meaning 'possessor' or 'one who holds inheritance' points to the deep value ancient Israelites placed on family lineage and land.
While this verse offers no story about Ahuzzam himself, his inclusion reminds us that God cares about every individual in His people. Genealogies are not just dry records; they show how each person fits into a larger, ongoing plan. Even when our names seem lost in history, we are known and remembered by God.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ahuzzam1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֲחֻזָּ֣ם1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:6
Naarah bore him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the sons of Naarah.
This verse records Ahuzzam as one of the sons of Naarah, anchoring his identity within the specific tribal lineage of Judah.