Lexical Summary Buz: Buz Original Word: בּוּז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Buz The same as buwz; Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an Israelite -- Buz. see HEBREW buwz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom buz Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Buz (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. בּוּז proper name, masculine (compare Assyrian proper name, of a location Bâzu DlPa 307; ZK 1885, 93 f.) 1 2nd son of Nahor, Abraham's brother Genesis 22:21 J; = tribe named with דְּדָן & תֵּימָא Jeremiah 25:23. 2 a Gadite 1 Chronicles 5:14. Topical Lexicon Identity and Range of Usage Buz appears three times in the Old Testament as a personal name and as the designation of a tribal group. The contexts span patriarchal genealogy, post-Exodus tribal history, and prophetic oracle, thus offering a concise yet instructive witness to God’s dealings with individuals, clans, and nations. Genealogical Connections 1. Patriarchal Family (Genesis 22:21). Buz is listed as the second son of Nahor and Milcah and therefore a nephew of Abraham. His placement immediately after Uz in the genealogy suggests a brotherly pair whose descendants settled to the north and east of Canaan. Though Scripture follows Abraham’s line rather than Nahor’s, the mention of Buz underscores that the God who called Abraham remained sovereign over the wider family network that would later become neighboring peoples. Historical Setting Archaeological data are sparse, but geographical clues place the tribe of Buz east or southeast of Edom, along major trade routes linking the Persian Gulf, northern Arabia, and the Levant. Their association with Dedan and Tema, both key way-stations on the incense road, implies involvement in long-distance commerce. The tribal hairstyle reference (“all who cut the corners of their hair”) hints at distinctive cultural identity, perhaps marking them as outsiders to Israelite worship but not beyond prophetic concern. Intertextual Echoes Job 32:2 introduces “Elihu…of the family of Ram, from Buz.” Though the verse employs the gentilic form and is classified under a separate Strong’s number, the linkage suggests that at least a segment of the Buzite populace preserved a memory of kinship with the patriarchal family. Elihu’s theological contribution in Job—defending God’s justice—shows a scion of Buz participating in Israel’s wisdom tradition, reinforcing the theme that divine truth is not limited by ethnicity. Theological Themes 1. Covenant Inclusivity and Accountability. From Genesis through Jeremiah, Buz stands as evidence that the Abrahamic promise of blessing and the prophetic warnings of judgment extend beyond Israel. Ministry and Discipleship Applications • Global Vision. The inclusion of Buz in prophetic judgment challenges believers to proclaim the gospel to all peoples, confident that God’s authority transcends cultural boundaries. Key Passages for Reflection Genesis 22:21 “Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel the father of Aram.” 1 Chronicles 5:14 “These are the sons of Abihail: the son of Huri, son of Jaroah, son of Gilead, son of Michael, son of Jeshishai, son of Jahdo, son of Buz.” Jeremiah 25:23 “Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair.” Taken together, these texts present Buz as a small yet significant thread in the tapestry of Scripture, reminding readers that the Lord of Abraham orders both the destinies of great nations and the footnotes of biblical genealogies for His glory and our instruction. Forms and Transliterations בּ֔וּז בּ֣וּז בּֽוּז׃ בוז בוז׃ buz būzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:21 HEB: בְּכֹר֖וֹ וְאֶת־ בּ֣וּז אָחִ֑יו וְאֶת־ NAS: his firstborn and Buz his brother KJV: his firstborn, and Buz his brother, INT: Uz his firstborn and Buz his brother and Kemuel 1 Chronicles 5:14 Jeremiah 25:23 |
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