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אֲחֻזָּם

𐤀𐤇𐤆𐤌

Achuzam

H275 noun

SILEX Entry

Root אחז to seize, to grasp, to take hold

Definition

Ahuzzam — a personal name meaning 'possession' or 'holding', derived from the concept of grasping, taking hold, or possession. As attested, Ahuzzam refers specifically to an individual listed as a descendant of Caleb in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:6). The meaning relates to something or someone seized, held, or possessed, but in usage functions as a name, not a common noun.

Semantic Range

personal name (Ahuzzam), possession, something or someone grasped or held; by extension, may evoke the concept of one's lot or property in other root-derived nouns but functions exclusively as a proper name in biblical usage.

Root / Etymology

From the root אָחַז (achaz), meaning 'to seize, grasp, take hold.' The form אֲחֻזָּם appears to be a passive participial form or noun formation, meaning 'one who is possessed or held,' or 'possession.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the biblical context, Ahuzzam is a proper noun, serving as a genealogical marker within early Israelite tribal lineages rather than a descriptor of social or property status. Like many ancient Israelite names, it incorporates a common verb root into a name structure, reflecting the cultural practice of naming children with elements denoting hope, faith, circumstances of birth, or qualities associated with the child. The root conveys the sense of grasping or holding, which is also shared by other nouns and names derived from אָחַז (e.g., אֲחֻזָּה 'possession/estate'). The English rendering 'Ahuzam' simply transliterates the Hebrew without conveying these nuances. There is no evidence that the name bore overtly theological connotations or referenced later Judean or Jewish identities.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from אָחַז; seizure; Achuzzam, an Israelite; Ahuzam.

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Root Family

אחז (ʾ-ḥ-z) — to seize, to grasp, to take hold

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2372 חָזָה he has grasped
H270 אָחַז he seized
H271 אָחָז he has grasped
H272 אֲחֻזָּה hereditary holding
H273 אַחְזַי Yah Holds-Fast

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H275-01 אֲחֻזָּ֣ם achuzam HNp Ahuzzam Grasped-One 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H275-01 1 Chronicles 4:6 אֲחֻזָּ֣ם achuzam HNp Ahuzzam Grasped-One
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