גָּזֵז
𐤂𐤆𐤆
Gazez
H1495 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Gazez, a personal name occurring twice in genealogical lists in the Hebrew Bible, likely signifying 'shearer' or one associated with shearing. As a proper noun, it designates individuals in Israelite genealogies rather than common objects or concepts. The form is based on a participial or agentive derivation from the root meaning 'to shear.'
Semantic Range
shearer (as an occupational title or personal name), Gazez (proper name of two Israelites)
Root / Etymology
From the root גָּזַז (g-z-z), meaning 'to shear' (usually flocks). The form גָּזֵז is likely a participial or agentive formation, hence 'shearer.' Used here as a personal name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In biblical genealogies (1 Chron 2:46 and 2:52), גָּזֵז (Gazez) refers to two distinct individuals of Israelite descent: one a son of Haran (descendant of Caleb), the other a son of Ephrathah. The use of occupational names as personal names is common in the Hebrew Bible. While some English translations simply transliterate the name as 'Gazez,' they do not convey the occupational nuance inherent in the name’s etymology. There is no direct evidence that the individuals so named were actually engaged in shearing; rather, the name follows established patterns of personal names derived from professions (e.g., Natan from 'to give'). The form is distinct from the root noun גֵּז ('fleece, shearing'), but related etymologically.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from גַּזָז; shearer; Gazez, the name of two Israelites; Gazez.
Bantu Hebrew
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גזז (g-z-z) — to shear, cut off, remove fleece
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1488 | גֵּז | fleece of |
| H1492 | גָּזַּה | in the shorn fleece |
| H1494 | גַּזָז | in shearing |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1495-01 |
גָּזֵ֑ז | gazez | HNp |
Gazez | Shearer | Gazez | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1495-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:46 | גָּזֵ֑ז | gazez | HNp |
Gazez | Shearer | Gazez |
H1495-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:46 | גָּזֵֽז | gazez-2 | HNp |
Gazez | Shearer | Gazez |