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H7877

שִׁיזָא

Shîyzâʼ /shee-zaw'/ Ask about this word
Rootof unknown derivation
MeaningShiza, an Israelite
KJV usageShiza.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Shîyzâʼ — 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 word Shîyzâʼ, represented by H7877, is the name of an Israelite. Its derivation is unknown. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible, identifying a specific individual in a genealogical list.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its sole biblical appearance, H7877 is used to identify the lineage of a notable Israelite. In 1 Chronicles 11:42, Shîyzâʼ is named as the father of Adina, who was a captain of the Reubenites. The name's only function is to provide this paternal link.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of Shîyzâʼ's only mention connects him to several key identifying terms:

  • H5721 ʻĂdîynâʼ: The name of Shiza's son, defined as Adina, an Israelite.
  • H1121 bên: Meaning son, this word establishes the direct father-son relationship between Shiza and Adina 1 Chronicles 11:42.
  • H7206 Rᵉʼûwbênîy: This term, meaning a Reubenite, identifies the tribal affiliation of both Shiza and his son.
  • H7218 rôʼsh: Used here to mean captain or chief, it describes the leadership role held by Adina, the son of Shiza.

Theological Significance

While H7877 itself does not carry direct theological weight, its usage highlights several important biblical principles:

  • Genealogical Record: Shiza's mention underscores the value placed on lineage and paternal identity in the biblical chronicles. His name serves to anchor his son, Adina, within a specific family line 1 Chronicles 11:42.
  • Tribal Identity: The identification of Shiza as a Reubenite H7206 is significant, placing his family within the specific history and land inheritance of the tribe of Reuben.
  • Legacy Through Offspring: Shiza is remembered as the father of a captain H7218 over the Reubenites. His legacy is defined by the leadership role his son held within their tribe.

Summary

In summary, H7877 Shîyzâʼ is a name that appears in a single instance within the biblical text. Its function is entirely genealogical, serving to establish the identity of Adina, a captain of the Reubenites. While a minor detail, the mention of Shiza illustrates the meticulous preservation of lineage and the importance of tribal affiliation within the historical records of 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 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.

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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.

H5721 עֲדִינָא from עָדִין; effeminacy; Adina, an Israelite; Adina. H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H7206 רְאוּבֵנִי patronymic from רְאוּבֵן; a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben; children of Reuben, Reubenites. H7218 רֹאשׁ from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in man

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 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.