### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **Pûwʼâh**, represented by `{{H6312}}`, is defined as **a blast**. The word is used as the proper name **Puah** or **Puvvah** for two Israelites. It appears **4 times** across **4 unique verses** in the Bible and is transliterated in scripture as Phuvah, Pua, and Puah.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The name `{{H6312}}` appears in biblical genealogies primarily to identify a son of Issachar. In the record of Jacob's descendants, he is listed as **Phuvah** [[Genesis 46:13]]. A census in the book of Numbers refers to him as **Pua**, noting his descendants as "the family of the Punites" [[Numbers 26:23]]. A later genealogical record in Chronicles also lists **Puah** as one of the four sons of Issachar [[1 Chronicles 7:1]]. The name is also used to identify the father of Tola, a judge who arose to defend Israel after Abimelech; this **Puah** is also identified as a man of Issachar [[Judges 10:1]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words clarify the context and lineage of the individuals named `{{H6312}}`:
* `{{H3485}}` **Yissâˢkâr** (Issachar): This name, meaning "he will bring a reward," identifies the tribe of both men named Puah, connecting them to one of the sons of Jacob ([[Genesis 46:13]], [[Judges 10:1]]).
* `{{H8439}}` **Tôwlâʻ** (Tola): Meaning "worm," this is the name of an Israelite consistently linked with Puah. In genealogies, Tola is Puah's brother [[Genesis 46:13]], while in the book of Judges, Tola is Puah's son [[Judges 10:1]].
* `{{H6324}}` **Pûwnîy** (Punites): This patronymic term identifies the descendants of Puah, son of Issachar. It is used in the census of Israel to denote "the family of the Punites" [[Numbers 26:23]].
### Theological Significance
While a proper name, the context of `{{H6312}}` touches on important scriptural themes:
* **Tribal and Family Identity:** The name Puah is consistently tied to the tribe of Issachar, reinforcing the importance of genealogical records in establishing Israel's identity as a people comprised of distinct families and tribes ([[Genesis 46:13]], [[1 Chronicles 7:1]]).
* **Progenitor of a Clan:** Puah, the son of Issachar, is identified as the forefather of the Punites [[Numbers 26:23]]. This establishes his role as the head of a **family** `{{H4940}}`, a foundational unit of the nation of Israel.
* **Lineage of Leadership:** The second Puah is the father of Tola, a judge who **arose** `{{H6965}}` to **defend** `{{H3467}}` Israel. This connection places his name within the history of God's deliverance for His people [[Judges 10:1]].
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6312}}` is the proper name, **Pûwʼâh**, belonging to two individuals from the tribe of Issachar. Its appearances in scripture serve to anchor genealogical records, identifying a son of Issachar who founded the Punite family [[Numbers 26:23]] and the father of Tola, a judge of Israel [[Judges 10:1]]. Though appearing only four times, the name is integral to the structure of tribal lineage and the narrative of Israel's leadership, illustrating how individual names contribute to the broader biblical account of family, tribe, and nation.
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