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H3102

יוֹב

Yôwb /yobe/ Ask about this word
Rootperhaps a form of יוֹבָב, but more probably by erroneous transcription for יָשׁוּב
MeaningJob, an Israelite
KJV usageJob.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yôwb — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Yôwb, represented by H3102, identifies an Israelite named Job. According to its base definition, the name is possibly an erroneous transcription for יָשׁוּב (Jashub). This word is exceptionally rare, appearing just 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its single biblical occurrence, H3102 is found within a genealogical record. The name Job is listed as one of the sons of Issachar, establishing his place within the lineage of one of the twelve tribes of Israel Genesis 46:13. Its context is purely to identify an individual within a family line.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide the familial context for Yôwb:

  • H3485 Yissâˢkâr (Issachar): Meaning "he will bring a reward," this is the name of a son of Jacob and the father of Job Genesis 46:13.
  • H1121 bên (son): Defined as a son, this word is foundational to the genealogical context, establishing Job's identity as a direct descendant Genesis 46:13.
  • H8439 Tôwlâʻ (Tola): Meaning "worm," this is the name of one of Job's brothers, listed alongside him as a son of Issachar Genesis 46:13.

Theological Significance

The significance of H3102 is tied to its role in biblical lineage.

  • Genealogical Record: The primary function of H3102 is to document a specific individual within the lineage of Israel, underscoring the importance placed on ancestry and tribal identity.
  • Son of the Covenant: As one of the "sons of Jacob" Malachi 3:6, Job's inclusion in this list affirms his place among the people of the covenant.
  • Generational Continuity: The listing of sons like Job is part of the biblical pattern of teaching and remembering lineage for "thy sons, and thy sons' sons" Deuteronomy 4:9, ensuring the preservation of the nation's identity.

Summary

In summary, H3102 is a name that appears once to identify Job, a son of Issachar. While its use is singular, its placement within the genealogies of Genesis is significant, contributing to the detailed record of Israel's tribal lineage and affirming the identity of individuals within the covenant family.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • יוֹב

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H3485 יִשָּׂשכָר (strictly yis-saws-kawr'); from נָשָׂא and שָׂכָר; he will bring a reward; Jissaskar, a son of Jacob; Issachar. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H8439 תּוֹלָע the same as תּוֹלָע; worm; Tola, the name of two Israelites; Tola.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Genesis — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.