Χουζᾶς
Chouzâs
G5529 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Chuzas—name of a male individual, specifically known in the New Testament as the steward or manager of Herod Antipas' household. Used solely as a personal designation and not as a common noun.
Semantic Range
proper noun referring specifically to the steward (manager) of Herod Antipas; no other attested uses; only as a personal name
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain. The name Χουζᾶς does not have a clear derivation in Greek and is likely of Semitic (possibly Aramaic or Hebrew) origin. It may correspond to Hebrew names such as חוּצִי (Ḥūtsi) or a similar Semitic name, but the precise origin is unclear.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Χουζᾶς appears only once in the New Testament (Luke 8:3), where he is identified as the husband of Joanna and the steward of Herod Antipas' household. The name's presence in a Herodian context suggests possible Idumaean or other Near Eastern (Semitic) origins, reflecting Herod's court's multicultural composition. The term 'officer' used in translations reflects his administrative responsibilities (ἐπίτροπος, 'manager' or 'steward'). Unlike other personal names in Greek that may have a broader meaning, Χουζᾶς functions strictly as a proper noun without broader semantic range. Traditional English translations simply transliterate the name as 'Chuza,' but this may obscure its non-Greek origin and the administrative function associated with the historical figure.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of uncertain origin; Chuzas, an officer of Herod:--Chuza.
Root Family
Χουζᾶς (Chouzas) — proper name (male), personal name only
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5529-01 |
Χουζᾶ | chouza | N GEN M SG |
of Chuza | of Chuzas | Chouzas | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5529-01 |
Luke 8:3 | Χουζᾶ | chouza | N GEN M SG |
of Chuza | of Chuzas | Chouzas |