צֹבֵבָה (tso.ve.vah)
tso.ve.vah
Zobebah
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 Zobebah appears only once in Scripture, recorded in 1 Chronicles 4:8 as a member of the tribe of Judah. He is identified as the son of Koz and the brother of Anub and Harum. This brief genealogical entry places him within the lineage of Judah during the period of the Divided Monarchy, preserving his identity alongside his relatives in the historical record.
Traditional Hebrew lexica interpret the name Zobebah as meaning "the slow." While this etymology suggests a characteristic or perhaps a nickname, the text itself does not elaborate on any specific actions or traits associated with him. The name stands as a simple marker of lineage rather than a narrative description of his life.
Because the word occurs in just one verse, its significance lies entirely in its context within the tribal records of Judah. It serves as a reminder of the detailed preservation of family lines in biblical history, ensuring that even individuals with minimal mention remain part of the broader ancestral story.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Zobebah appears in a single verse within the genealogies of Judah. It is listed as the son of Koz and brother to Anub and Harum. This brief mention highlights how Scripture preserves the names of ordinary individuals alongside leaders. Even those with no recorded deeds are remembered in God’s historical record.
For your faith, this offers a quiet comfort. You do not need to perform great miracles to matter in God’s eyes. Your existence and your place in the community are valued simply because you are part of His story. The detailed records show that God cares about every name and every lineage.
This perspective encourages us to see our own lives as significant parts of a larger narrative. We are not overlooked or forgotten. Just as Zobebah is preserved in the text, your life has purpose and place within the broader history of God’s people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Zobebah [clans]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/צֹּבֵבָ֑ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 4:8
Hakkoz became the father of Anub, Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum.
This verse places Zobebah specifically within the tribe of Judah as a son of Koz, showing how genealogies tracked family lines during the Divided Monarchy.