חוּשָׁה (chu.shah)
chu.shah
Hushah
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.shah, or Hushah, appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the descendants of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:4. It identifies a specific individual from the tribe of Judah during the period of the Divided Monarchy, serving as a small but concrete link in the genealogical records that trace the lineage of this prominent tribe.
Etymologically, the name is generally understood to mean "haste" or "speed." While the text does not provide a narrative explaining why this particular ancestor received this name, the meaning suggests a characteristic or perhaps an event associated with swiftness. As a proper noun in a genealogy, it functions primarily to preserve identity within the historical record.
This single occurrence highlights how biblical genealogies often include figures whose personal stories are not detailed, yet whose names anchor the family tree. The inclusion of Hushah in 1 Chronicles underscores the importance placed on maintaining accurate lineage records for the tribe of Judah, even for those who do not appear elsewhere in Scripture.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hushah appears in a single verse within the genealogies of Judah. Its meaning, often linked to haste or speed, gives a brief glimpse into the life of an ancestor whose personal story is not recorded in detail. These lists are more than just names; they preserve the identity of families during significant periods of Israel's history.
For believers today, these records remind us that God values every individual within His people. Even those mentioned only once play a role in the larger narrative of Judah’s lineage. This connection highlights the care taken to maintain accurate family trees, ensuring that each person’s place in the community was remembered and respected.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hushah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חוּשָׁ֑ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:4
Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.
This occurrence identifies Hushah as a son of Ezer, anchoring his specific place within the lineage of Hur and the tribe of Judah.