שׂוּכָתִים (su.kha.ti)
su.kha.ti
Sucathites
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--PG
Word Overview
The noun sukkatiym, appearing only in 1 Chronicles 2:55, identifies a specific group known as the Sukkathites. The lexicon data translates this term as "bush-men," suggesting a descriptive nickname for a family of scribes or skilled writers who lived near Jabez. This designation highlights their professional role within the tribe of Judah, tracing their lineage back to Caleb.
As a gentilic noun in the plural form, it functions as an ethnic or occupational label rather than a personal name. Its sole occurrence anchors this scribal family to the genealogical records of Judah, preserving their identity as descendants of Caleb. The term itself does not carry theological weight but serves as a historical marker for this particular clan of scribes in ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read through the long lists of names in Scripture, it is easy to feel they are just dry records with no real connection to your life today. Yet these genealogies serve as a quiet reminder that God knows every individual by name. The Sucathites were a specific group of scribes living near Jabez, part of the larger tribe of Judah and linked to Caleb’s family. Their inclusion shows that ordinary people with specific skills—like writing or record-keeping—were valued members of God’s community.
This word reminds us that our work matters when it is done as part of a faithful lineage. Whether you are keeping records, teaching others, or serving in your local church, you are part of a larger story. God preserves the names of those who serve Him in quiet ways, ensuring their contributions are remembered long after they are gone. Your steady faithfulness, like that of these scribes, is seen and recorded by the Lord.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sucathites1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שׂוּכָתִ֑ים1×