◄ 2104. Zuzim ►
Lexicon Zuzim: Zuzim Original Word: זוּזַים Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: Zuwziym Pronunciation: ZOO-zeem Phonetic Spelling: (zoo-zeem') Definition: Zuzim Meaning: Zuzites Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zuzims Plural probably from the same as ziyz; prominent; Zuzites, an aboriginal tribe of Palestine -- Zuzims. see HEBREW ziyz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as ziz Definition a people E. of the Jordan NASB Translation Zuzim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זוּזִים proper name, of a people an ancient trans-Jordanic people, dwelling in הָם Genesis 14:5; otherwise unknown; abode apparently in (later) land of Ammon, between Bashan and Moab; commonly supposed = זַמְזֻמִּים q. v., in that case perhaps text error in one case or the other, compare NöUntersuchungen z. Kritik d. A. T. 162. — (ᵐ5 ἔθνη ἰσχυρά). — On proper name, of a location Ζιζα, , between Bosra and Lejûn, compare Kn Di on the passage, TristrMoab 182 ff. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to move" or "to rove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of nations or peoples, as seen in the context of the Zuzites, is Strong's Greek Number G1484, ἔθνος (ethnos), which is often translated as "nation" or "people" in the New Testament. This term is used to describe various ethnic groups or nations, particularly in the context of the Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. Usage: The Zuzites are mentioned in the context of the conquests of Chedorlaomer and his allies. They are identified as one of the peoples defeated by this coalition. Context: The Zuzites are mentioned in Genesis 14:5, where they are listed among the peoples defeated by Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and his allies during their campaign in the region. The passage reads: "In the fourteenth year, Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him went out and defeated the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzites in Ham, the Emites in Shaveh-kiriathaim." The Zuzites are associated with the region of Ham, which is thought to be located in the Transjordan area. The exact identity and historical background of the Zuzites remain uncertain, as they are not mentioned elsewhere in the biblical text. Some scholars suggest that the Zuzites may be related to other ancient groups such as the Zamzummim, mentioned in Deuteronomy 2:20. The mention of the Zuzites in Genesis 14 highlights the broader narrative of territorial conflicts and the movements of various peoples in the ancient Near East. Forms and Transliterations הַזּוּזִ֖ים הזוזים haz·zū·zîm hazzuZim hazzūzîm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 14:5 HEB: קַרְנַ֔יִם וְאֶת־ הַזּוּזִ֖ים בְּהָ֑ם וְאֵת֙ NAS: in Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim in Ham KJV: in Ashteroth Karnaim, and the Zuzims in Ham, INT: the Rephaim Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim Ham and the Emim 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2104 1 Occurrence haz·zū·zîm — 1 Occ.