חוּרִי (chu.ri)
chu.ri
Huri
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 ḥûrî identifies a specific man from the tribe of Gad, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 5:14. He is listed as the son of Jaroah and the father of Abihail, serving as a link in the historical lineage of this eastern tribe during the period of the divided monarchy.
Lexical sources suggest the name may mean "linen-weaver," though it functions primarily here as a proper noun rather than a descriptive title. As a Gadite, Huri belongs to one of the tribes that settled east of the Jordan River, a group often highlighted in Chronicles for their distinct role in Israel’s early history.
With only this single biblical occurrence, the word carries no broader theological weight or semantic range. It stands as a factual marker within the extensive genealogical records that Chronicles uses to trace the heritage and continuity of God’s people across generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names like Huri might seem like mere footnotes in a long list, yet they anchor us to the reality that God’s story is built on real people living ordinary lives. In 1 Chronicles 5:14, this name appears as a link in the chain of Gadite heritage, reminding us that every generation plays a part in preserving the identity of God’s people.
Even when we feel small or forgotten, our place in God’s family is recorded and valued. This genealogy shows that continuity matters — not for fame, but for faithfulness. Each name represents a life lived under God’s sovereignty, contributing to the larger narrative of redemption that culminates in Christ.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Huri1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חוּרִ֡י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 5:14
These were the sons of Abihail, the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son of Buz;
This verse places Huri as the father of Abihail and son of Jaroah, serving as a specific genealogical link within the tribe of Gad that confirms the historical continuity of this eastern tribe.