חוּפָמִי (chu.pha.mi)
chu.pha.mi
Huphamite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The term chuphami functions as a gentilic adjective, identifying members of the clan descended from Hupham within the tribe of Benjamin. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to designate this specific family line during the period of the Israelite settlement and wilderness wanderings.
This word occurs only once in Scripture, at Numbers 26:39, where it serves as a collective noun for the descendants. The passage lists them alongside other Benjamite clans, preserving their identity in the census recorded before the entry into Canaan. The name links back to Hupham, one of Benjamin’s sons mentioned in Genesis 46:21 and 1 Chronicles 8:5.
As a rare gentilic form, chuphami highlights the biblical practice of naming groups after their founding ancestor. Its single occurrence underscores the importance of tribal lineage in the historical records of Israel, ensuring that even smaller family units like this one are remembered in the broader narrative of the tribe.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chuphami appears only once in Scripture, in Numbers 26:39. It identifies a small clan within the tribe of Benjamin. This rare word reminds us that God knows every family line by name. Even minor branches of Israel’s history are recorded with care.
In ancient times, tribal identity shaped daily life and inheritance. The census in Numbers preserved these names before the people entered Canaan. For you, this shows that no one is overlooked in God’s record. Your own story matters to Him, just as the Huphamites’ did.
When you read these lists, remember they are not empty data. They show God’s faithfulness to generations past. He keeps His promises through families and history. This assurance can bring peace when you feel small or forgotten in your own journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Huphamite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/חוּפָמִֽי\׃1×
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 is the only occurrence of the word, listing the Huphamites as a distinct family unit within Benjamin's census.