Lexical Summary Oren: Oren Original Word: אֹרֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Oren The same as 'oren; Oren, an Israelite -- Oren. see HEBREW 'oren NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Aran Definition "fir tree," a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Oren (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֹ֫רֶן proper name, masculine (fir-tree) a descendant of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:25. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Oren appears only once in Scripture, nestled in the Judahite genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:25. He is listed among the sons of Jerahmeel, the firstborn of Hezron. Although a solitary reference, his inclusion in the inspired record underscores the biblical conviction that every member of the covenant family is known and counted before God. Genealogical Context Hezron, grandson of Judah, fathered Jerahmeel, Ram, and Caleb (1 Chronicles 2:9). From Jerahmeel came five sons—Ram, Bunah, Oren, Ozem, and Ahijah—forming one of the chief Judahite clans in the pre-monarchic period. Chronicles chronicles these lines after the Babylonian exile to reaffirm land rights, tribal identity, and, ultimately, the messianic promise rooted in Judah. Oren’s presence testifies to the breadth of Judah’s family tree, reminding post-exilic readers that their restoration rested on ancient, unbroken covenants. Meaning and Symbolic Resonance The name Oren is related to a word for certain evergreens. Fir, pine, and cypress are prized in Scripture for durability and fragrance—qualities linked to temple construction (1 Kings 6:31) and prophetic visions of restoration. Isaiah records the LORD saying, “I will set pines in the wasteland” (Isaiah 41:19) and “The glory of Lebanon will come to you—the pine, the fir, and the cypress together—to adorn the place of My sanctuary” (Isaiah 60:13). By bearing such a name, Oren evokes imagery of strength, righteousness, and covenant permanence, themes fitting those rooted in Judah’s hope of Messiah. Historical Background Jerahmeel’s descendants settled in the hill country south of Hebron, an area later associated with wilderness strongholds of David. While no separate exploits of Oren are recorded, his clan helped populate Judah’s southern frontier, supporting agriculture, herding, and defense corridors that buffered Israel from Edom and Philistia. Chronicles’ compiler, probably working in the fifth century BC, preserved these names to reconnect returning exiles with ancestral holdings and responsibilities. Spiritual Insights 1. Individual Worth: Oren receives a single mention—yet his name is permanently etched in Scripture. The inclusion demonstrates that divine providence values every covenant participant, no matter how quietly they live. Application for Ministry • Genealogies can appear tedious, yet pastors and teachers may highlight figures like Oren to encourage congregations that God notices unseen faithfulness. Related Scriptures 1 Chronicles 2:25; Isaiah 41:19; Isaiah 44:14; Isaiah 60:13; 1 Kings 6:31; Psalm 92:12–13; 1 Peter 2:5 Forms and Transliterations וָאֹ֛רֶן וארן vaOren wā’ōren wā·’ō·renLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:25 HEB: רָ֑ם וּבוּנָ֥ה וָאֹ֛רֶן וָאֹ֖צֶם אֲחִיָּֽה׃ NAS: then Bunah, Oren, Ozem KJV: and Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, INT: Ram Bunah Oren Ozem Ahijah 1 Occurrence |
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