Strong's Lexicon Gazez: Gazez Original Word: גָּזֵז Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּזַז (gazaz), meaning "to shear" or "to cut off." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Gazez, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: The name Gazez appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is used as a proper noun to identify a specific individual within the lineage of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's covenant promises. The tribe of Judah held particular significance as it was prophesied to be the lineage through which the Messiah would come. Names like Gazez, found within these genealogies, reflect the importance of family heritage and continuity in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gazaz Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Gazez (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּזֵז proper name, masculine son of עֵיפָה, concub. of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:46 (twice in verse); vb says that חָרָן son of עיפה (and Caleb?) begat Gazez. גָּזִית see sub. גזה. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gazez From gazaz; shearer; Gazez, the name of two Israelites -- Gazez. see HEBREW gazaz Forms and Transliterations גָּזֵ֑ז גָּזֵֽז׃ גזז גזז׃ gā·zêz gaZez gāzêzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:46 HEB: מוֹצָ֖א וְאֶת־ גָּזֵ֑ז וְחָרָ֖ן הֹלִ֥יד NAS: Moza and Gazez; and Haran KJV: and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran INT: Haran Moza and Gazez and Haran became 1 Chronicles 2:46 2 Occurrences |