יַחְצְאֵלִי (yach.tse.e.li)
yach.tse.e.li
Jahzeelite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The noun yach.tse.e.li refers to a member of the Jahzeelite clan, a specific family group within the tribe of Naphtali. This term appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 26:48, where it identifies the descendants of Jahzeel during the census taken on the plains of Moab before the Israelites entered Canaan.
Its meaning is derived directly from the personal name Jahzeel (H3183), which translates to "God divides." As a gentilic adjective, yach.tse.e.li simply denotes lineage or tribal affiliation. The text uses it to distinguish this particular branch of Naphtali’s family tree, listing them alongside other clans like those of Guni and Jezer.
This single occurrence highlights the biblical emphasis on genealogical precision. By naming specific sub-clans, the census records in Numbers serve to preserve the identity of each family unit as they transitioned from wilderness wanderers to a settled people. The word itself carries no theological weight beyond its function as a marker of heritage and tribal structure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jahzeelite appears in a single verse, marking a small branch of the tribe of Naphtali. In Numbers 26:48, this clan is listed during a census on the plains of Moab. The term simply identifies descendants of Jahzeel, whose name means "God divides." This record serves as a precise marker of heritage for that specific family unit.
While the word carries no heavy theological weight, its presence reminds us of God’s attention to detail. Every family line was counted and preserved in Scripture. This precision shows that God values each individual lineage within the larger story of Israel. It is a quiet testament to how personal history matters in His grand design.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Jahzeelite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/יַּחְצְאֵלִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:48
The sons of Naphtali after their families: of Jahzeel, the family of the Jahzeelites; of Guni, the family of the Gunites;
This verse uses the term to identify the specific family group descending from Jahzeel within the tribe of Naphtali during the census.