Lexical Summary Zocheth: Purity, Cleanness Original Word: זוֹחֵת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zoheth Of uncertain origin; Zocheth, an Israelite -- Zoheth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Zoheth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זוֺחֵת proper name, masculine a descendant of Judah (etymology and meaning unknown) 1 Chronicles 4:29 (see also בֶּןזֿוֺחֵת), ᵐ5 Ζωαν, Ζωαβ, A Ζωχαθ, ᵐ5L Ζαωθ. זָוִית see below זוה. above I. זול (probably √ of following, Arabic Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Zoheth appears once, in 1 Chronicles 4:20, where he is listed among “the sons of Ishi: Zoheth and Ben-zoheth”. Nothing else is recorded about him in Scripture, making the single mention significant in its very brevity. Genealogical Context 1 Chronicles 4 traces branches of the tribe of Judah, detailing lesser-known families who settled in southern Israel. The Chronicler’s meticulous cataloging of names like Zoheth safeguards the continuity of covenant lineage after the Babylonian exile. Each entry reminds the post-exilic community that no household in the line of Judah was overlooked by the Lord, even if its contribution seems obscure by human standards. Historical Setting The genealogies of 1 Chronicles were compiled when returning exiles needed clarity about ancestral territories and priestly or royal claims. Including individuals such as Zoheth validated land allotments, inheritance rights, and tribal identities, bolstering social cohesion in a period of national restoration (compare Ezra 2:59-63; Nehemiah 7:5). The Chronicler thus preserved collective memory and underscored God’s faithfulness across centuries. Theological Significance 1. Individual worth: By naming someone mentioned nowhere else, Scripture testifies that every person known to God is worth remembering (Isaiah 49:16). Practical Lessons for Ministry • Value every believer. Congregational records, membership rolls, and pastoral visitation lists imitate the Chronicler’s care when they acknowledge saints who may never headline a ministry report (Romans 16:1-16). Cultural and Historical Insights Names in ancient Israel identified family standing and territorial claims. Recording Zoheth alongside “Ben-zoheth” (“son of Zoheth”) implies that his lineage persisted long enough to form a recognizable sub-clan. Such notation aided post-exilic land redistribution and judicial disputes, evidencing Scripture’s reliability in legal as well as religious matters. Christological Reflection While Zoheth’s biography is silent, his placement within Judah’s catalog affirms God’s meticulous preparation for Messiah. Each guarded link in the chain verifies that salvation history is neither random nor fragile. The seemingly incidental name in 1 Chronicles 4:20 magnifies the wisdom of the One who “works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will” (Ephesians 1:11, paraphrased). Forms and Transliterations זוֹחֵ֖ת זוחת zō·w·ḥêṯ zoChet zōwḥêṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:20 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י יִשְׁעִ֔י זוֹחֵ֖ת וּבֶן־ זוֹחֵֽת׃ NAS: of Ishi [were] Zoheth and Ben-zoheth. KJV: of Ishi [were], Zoheth, and Benzoheth. INT: and the sons of Ishi Zoheth and Ben-zoheth 1 Occurrence |
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