חֶצְרוֹנִי (chets.ro.ni)
chets.ro.ni
Hezronite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The word chetsroni is a Hebrew gentilic adjective meaning "Hezronite," used to identify descendants of Hezron, a grandson of Judah. It appears only twice in the Bible, both in Numbers 26:6 and 21, within genealogical lists that record the families of Israel during the wilderness period.
As a tribal designation, it distinguishes this specific branch of the tribe of Judah from others. The name Hezron itself likely means "enclosed" or possibly "division of song," though the exact etymology remains debated among scholars. These verses serve as historical markers, tracing lineage for inheritance purposes rather than conveying theological narrative.
Its rare usage highlights the importance of family records in ancient Israelite society. Each mention anchors the Hezronites within the broader structure of Judah's twelve sons' descendants, preserving their identity during a time when tribal affiliation determined land allotment and social standing.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hezronite appears in the Bible to identify a specific branch of Judah’s family line. These verses are not stories with moral lessons, but records of identity. In ancient Israel, knowing your ancestors was essential for determining land inheritance and social role. This word marks one small group within a large tribe, showing that God keeps careful track of every family.
For believers today, these lists remind us that we are part of a larger story. Even when names seem forgotten, they are remembered by God. Your place in the community of faith is just as significant. You belong to a lineage that stretches back through generations, all held together by divine purpose.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Hezronite[s]2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַֽ/חֶצְרוֹנִ֑י1×
- הַֽ/חֶצְרֹנִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:6
of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Carmi, the family of the Carmites.
This verse lists the Hezronites among the families of Reuben, showing how Judah’s descendants were counted during the wilderness census.
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Numbers 26:21
The sons of Perez were: of Hezron, the family of the Hezronites; of Hamul, the family of the Hamulites.
Here the Hezronites are listed under Perez, highlighting their specific lineage within the tribe of Judah for inheritance purposes.