תִּרְחֲנָה (tir.cha.nah)
tir.cha.nah
Tirhanah
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 Tirhanah appears only once in Scripture, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 2:48 as a son of Caleb and his concubine Maacah. It belongs to the tribe of Judah and sits within a large family tree that includes notable figures like Hur and Achsah.
Linguistically, the name is interpreted to mean "favour." This meaning aligns with other Hebrew names in the period that reflect divine blessing or grace. Its single occurrence highlights how biblical genealogies preserve the memory of individuals who may not have played major narrative roles but were part of the foundational lineage of Israel.
While Tirhanah himself is not mentioned again, his inclusion in Caleb’s household underscores the complexity of ancient Israelite family structures and the importance of recording every generation. The name serves as a quiet marker of continuity within the tribe of Judah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Tirhanah appears in a single verse within the genealogies of 1 Chronicles. Its meaning, often understood as "favour" or grace, reminds us that God’s blessing extends to every member of His people, not just those who lead armies or build temples. In ancient Israel, family records were vital for preserving identity and inheritance, ensuring that no one was forgotten in the lineage of Judah.
For your faith today, this quiet mention encourages you to see value in your own place within God’s story. You do not need a grand title or public fame to be part of His covenant family. Each person recorded in Scripture contributes to the whole, showing that God cares for individuals with names and histories. This continuity points to a faithful God who remembers and includes everyone in His plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Tirhanah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- תִּרְחֲנָֽה\׃1×