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H4014

מִבְצָר

Mibtsâr /mib-tsawr'/ Ask about this word
Rootthe same as מִבְצָר
MeaningMibtsar, an Idumaean
KJV usageMibzar.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Mibtsâr — 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 Mibtsâr, represented by H4014, identifies an Idumaean individual. According to its base definition, the name is Mibzar. It appears only 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible, exclusively within genealogical records.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, H4014 is used solely to identify a specific leader within the lineage of Edom. Both of its occurrences, in Genesis 36:42 and the parallel account in 1 Chronicles 1:53, list Mibzar as a "duke." This establishes his identity and political standing among the chieftains descended from Esau.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for Mibzar's identity as an Edomite leader:

  • H441 ʼallûwph (duke): This title, used to describe Mibzar, designates a chieftain, captain, or governor. It is used for the leaders of Edom Genesis 36:42 and also for the governors of Judah Zechariah 12:5.
  • H7073 Qᵉnaz (Kenaz): This is the name of another Edomite duke listed alongside Mibzar Genesis 36:42. The name also belongs to two Israelites, establishing its use beyond the Edomite lineage Judges 3:9.
  • H8487 Têymân (Teman): Listed as a duke with Mibzar Genesis 36:42, Teman is also the name of a region in Edom. This location is frequently mentioned in prophecies concerning Edom Jeremiah 49:7.

Theological Significance

The significance of H4014 is tied to its place within the broader biblical narrative of Edom.

  • Edomite Lineage: Mibzar's inclusion in the list of "dukes of the sons of Esau" Genesis 36:15 is key to documenting the established leadership structure of the Edomite people.
  • Chieftain Identity: The title "duke" H441 confirms Mibzar's role as a ruler or chieftain. The use of this same term for the leaders of Edom Exodus 15:15 solidifies his status.
  • Prophetic Context: While Mibzar is not mentioned directly in prophecy, his associate Duke Teman is. The region of Teman H8487 often stands for Edom as a whole in prophetic announcements, such as those found in Habakkuk 3:3 and Obadiah 1:9. This links Mibzar's identity to a nation with significant prophetic weight.

Summary

In summary, H4014 is a proper name identifying Mibzar, an Idumaean duke. Its limited use confines it to genealogical lists in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. The name's importance comes not from its definition but from its role in outlining the leadership of Edom, a nation with a significant and often contentious relationship with Israel throughout the biblical account.

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 2 occurrences, 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.

  • מִבְצָר

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.

H441 אַלּוּף or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from אָלַף; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although m H7073 קְנַז probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites; Kenaz. H8487 תֵּימָן or תֵּמָן; the same as תֵּימָן; Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them; south,

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

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Genesis and 1 Chronicles (1 verse each); never once in the other 37.

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Every Occurrence

Concordance

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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.