חוּפָם (chu.pham)
chu.pham
Hupham
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 Chu.pham identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Benjamin during the wilderness period. First recorded in Genesis 46:21 as one of Jacob’s grandsons, he is listed among the sons of Benjamin alongside his brothers Bela, Becher, and Ashbel. The sources note that this personal name is also used to designate the family line or clan descended from him, appearing as Huphamites in Numbers 26:39.
Lexical data suggests the meaning "coast-man," though its precise etymology remains tied to this specific genealogical record. The name appears again in Numbers 26 and 1 Chronicles 8:5, where it is sometimes rendered as Huram or linked with the variant Huppim. It serves primarily as a marker of tribal identity and lineage within the census records of Israel.
With only one occurrence as a distinct personal name reference in the narrative flow, Chu.pham functions as a link in the chain of Benjaminite ancestry. The variation in spelling across Numbers and Chronicles highlights the textual transmission of these family names rather than indicating different individuals. The word anchors the historical continuity of the tribe from Egypt through the wilderness generation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chu.pham appears in the biblical record as a member of Benjamin’s family line during the wilderness years. Though brief, his mention reminds us that God keeps careful account of every person in His people. These genealogical lists are not just names on a page; they show how faithfully God preserved each tribe through generations.
When we see names like Chu.pham recorded in Numbers 26:39, it reflects God’s attention to detail and His commitment to remember His promises. Each name represents a real person whose life mattered to God. This continuity from Jacob’s family down through the wilderness shows that no one is forgotten in God’s plan.
For your faith today, this offers comfort. Just as God remembered these ancestors, He knows you by name. Your place in His story is secure, and your life has meaning in His eternal purposes. You are part of a larger narrative where every individual counts.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of/ Hupham1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/חוּפָ֕ם1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:39
of Shephupham, the family of the Shuphamites; of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites.
This verse lists Chu.pham’s family line, showing how tribal identity was preserved through census records.