בִּרְזוֹת (bir.zot)
bir.zot
Birzaith
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Birzoth appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:31. It identifies a specific ancestor in the lineage leading from Asher to his descendants during the period associated with Egypt and the wilderness. As a proper noun within this list, it serves primarily to preserve tribal heritage rather than to convey an independent narrative.
Lexical sources suggest the name may mean "in leanness" or refer to a "choice olive," though its exact etymology remains uncertain. Whether derived from roots indicating thinness or agricultural quality, the term anchors this individual within the broader historical record of Israel’s tribes. Its singular occurrence highlights the meticulous nature of biblical genealogies, which often retain names that might otherwise fade from memory.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel they are just background noise. Yet this single name, Birzoth, reminds us that God knows every person by name. He does not lose track of individuals, even those who appear only once in the biblical record.
This genealogy shows that your place in God’s family is secure. Just as Beriah and Malchiel are remembered through their son Birzoth, you are known completely by the Lord. Your life matters to Him, not because of fame, but because He created you.
Take comfort in this: no one is forgotten by God. Every name in His book counts. You are part of a story that stretches from ancient times to your present day, held securely in His care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Birzaith1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- בִרְזָֽיִת\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:31
The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith.
This verse records Birzoth as the son of Malchiel, preserving his identity within the tribe of Asher's lineage.