English · KJV
H443

אֶלְזָבָד

ʼElzâbâd /el-zaw-bawd'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom אֵל and זָבַד
MeaningGod has bestowed; Elzabad, the name of two Israelites
KJV usageElzabad.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of ʼElzâbâd — 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 ʼElzâbâd, represented by H443, means God has bestowed. Its etymology comes from the words for God (אֵל) and "bestowed" (זָבַד). This name appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible and is used to identify two different Israelites.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The name ʼElzâbâd appears in genealogical lists within the book of 1 Chronicles. In one instance, he is named as "the ninth" in a sequential list, following "Johanan the eighth" 1 Chronicles 12:12. A second individual named ʼElzâbâd is identified as one of the sons of Shemaiah, a family group whose brethren are described as "strong men" 1 Chronicles 26:7.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for the individuals named Elzabad:

  • H8098 Shᵉmaʻyâh (Jah has heard; Shemajah): The father of the Elzabad mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:7.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This word establishes the familial relationship of Elzabad as one of the "sons of Shemaiah" 1 Chronicles 26:7.
  • H251 ʼâch (a brother): Elzabad is mentioned in a context that includes his "brethren" 1 Chronicles 26:7, defining his place within a larger family unit.
  • H2428 chayil (probably a force... an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength): This term describes the character of Elzabad's kinsmen, who are called "strong men" 1 Chronicles 26:7.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of H443 is primarily expressed through its meaning.

  • A Declaration of Faith: The name itself, "God has bestowed," serves as a testament to a parent's belief in God's provision and goodness in the gift of a child.
  • Divine Gifting of Strength: The association of one Elzabad with "strong men" H2428 suggests that the qualities of valor and strength possessed by the family were seen as a bestowal from God, aligning with the meaning of his name 1 Chronicles 26:7.
  • Purposeful Inclusion: The presence of both individuals named Elzabad in the chronicles of Israel signifies their God-given place in the nation's history. The name reinforces the idea that each person is a gift from God for a specific role.

Summary

In summary, ʼElzâbâd H443 is more than just a name; it is a statement of faith meaning "God has bestowed." While the two men who bear this name are minor figures appearing in genealogical records, their identity is linked to themes of divine order 1 Chronicles 12:12 and God-given strength 1 Chronicles 26:7. The name itself demonstrates how personal faith in God's providence was woven into the very identity of individuals in ancient Israel.

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.

  • אֶלְזָבָד

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.

H8098 שְׁמַעְיָה or שְׁמַעְיָהוּ; from שָׁמַע and יָהּ; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites; Shemaiah. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H251 אָח a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance ( H2428 חַיִל from חוּל; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength; able, a

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

2 verses, all in 1 Chronicles — 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.