The Hebrew word Yᵉʻûwsh, represented by H3266, is a proper name meaning hasty. It appears 6 times across 6 unique verses in the Bible. The name is used to identify one Edomite and four different Israelites, highlighting its use across different lineages recorded in scripture.
In the biblical narrative, H3266 is used exclusively within genealogical records to establish identity and lineage. An Edomite Jeush is listed as a son H1121 of Esau H6215 1 Chronicles 1:35 and is identified as a duke H441 descended from Esau's H6215 wife H802 Aholibamah H173 Genesis 36:18. The name also appears among Israelites, including Jeush, a son born H3205 to a king 2 Chronicles 11:19, and another Jehush listed as the second H8145 son H1121 of Eshek H6232 1 Chronicles 8:39. A Levite named Jeush is also mentioned as a son H1121 of Shimei H8096 1 Chronicles 23:10.
Several related words help clarify the context in which Yᵉʻûwsh appears:
- H1121 bên (a son): This word is fundamental to every mention of Yᵉʻûwsh, as his identity is always defined by his relationship as a son to a father, establishing him within a family line 1 Chronicles 1:35.
- H441 ʼallûwph (duke, chieftain): This title is applied specifically to the Edomite Jeush, defining his role as a chieftain H441 among the descendants of Esau H6215 Genesis 36:18.
- H1004 bayith (house): This term is crucial for understanding the Levitical record of Jeush, whose family line was combined with his brother's into one H259 reckoning H6486 for their father's H1 house H1004 1 Chronicles 23:11.
The significance of H3266 is tied to its role in the biblical genealogies. Its usage underscores several key themes:
- Preservation of Lineage: The name's appearance in both Edomite and Israelite records demonstrates the meticulous preservation of ancestral lines. It tracks the descendants of Esau H6215 Genesis 36:18 as well as key Israelite families.
- Administrative Order: The mention of Jeush in the Levitical lists highlights the importance of order and census-taking. He and his brother Beriah H1283 had not many H7235 sons H1121 and were therefore counted as a single unit, or one H259 reckoning H6486 1 Chronicles 23:11.
- Historical Record: The name connects different parts of the scriptural account, from the early patriarchal lines in Genesis to the royal and priestly families in Chronicles, illustrating the detailed and interconnected nature of the Bible's historical narrative.
In summary, H3266 Yᵉʻûwsh serves as a specific marker within the Bible's extensive genealogical framework. While the individuals bearing this name are not central figures, their inclusion is vital for tracing lines of descent, establishing tribal and familial roles, and demonstrating the thoroughness of the biblical record. The name affirms the value placed on every individual's place within the larger story of their people, whether as a duke H441 of Edom or a Levite in a father's H1 house H1004.
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