Baz
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Overview:
Baz is a lesser-known figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Bible. While not much is detailed about Baz, his inclusion in the genealogies highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. The name "Baz" itself is of Hebrew origin, and like many biblical names, it carries significance in its meaning and the context in which it appears.

Biblical References:
Baz is mentioned in the genealogical records found in the Old Testament. These records serve to trace the lineage of various tribes and families, often linking them to significant figures in Israel's history. The genealogies are crucial for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises through specific family lines.

Genealogical Significance:
In the Bible, genealogies are not merely lists of names but are theological statements about God's faithfulness to His covenant people. They demonstrate the continuity of God's plan through generations. While Baz may not be a prominent figure, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the comprehensive nature of God's covenant with Israel.

Cultural and Historical Context:
Names in the Bible often reflect the character or destiny of individuals, and they can also provide insight into the cultural and historical context of the time. The name "Baz" may have specific connotations or meanings that were significant to the people of that era. Understanding these names helps modern readers appreciate the depth and richness of the biblical narrative.

Theological Implications:
The mention of Baz, like other genealogical entries, serves to remind readers of the importance of every individual in God's redemptive history. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding plan, emphasizing that no part of His creation is insignificant. The genealogies, including the mention of Baz, point to the meticulous care with which God orchestrates His purposes through human history.

Conclusion:
While Baz may not be a central figure in biblical accounts, his presence in the genealogical records is a testament to the detailed and intentional nature of God's work among His people. The genealogies, including the mention of Baz, serve as a reminder of the interconnectedness of all God's people and the fulfillment of His promises through generations.
Strong's Hebrew
4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz -- "swift (is) booty, speedy (is) ...
Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4121, 4122. Maher Shalal Chash Baz. 4123 . "swift
(is) booty, speedy (is) prey," symbolic name of Isaiah's ...
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957. baz -- spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty
... 956, 957. baz. 958 . spoiling, robbery, spoil, booty. Transliteration: baz
Phonetic Spelling: (baz) Short Definition: prey. ... 956, 957. baz. 958 . ...
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897. bag -- spoil
... Word Origin scribal error for baz, qv. spoil A Persian word; food -- spoil (from
the margin for baz.). see HEBREW baz. 896, 897. bag. 898 . Strong's Numbers
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961. bizzah -- spoil, booty
... Word Origin fem. of baz Definition spoil, booty NASB Word Usage plunder (8), spoil
(1). prey, spoil. Feminine of baz; booty -- prey, spoil. see HEBREW baz. ...
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Hence Neither is it Lawful to Accuse those who have Left All...
... began quickly to spoil, and to hasten the prey, according to the name whereby he
was called: as it is written, "Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz: for before ...
/.../peter/the writings of peter of alexandria/canon xiii hence neither is.htm

Everybody's Sermon
... For instance, Isaiah named his child, Maher-shalal-hash-baz, that they might know
that the judgment of the Lord was hastening upon them; and this child was ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/everybodys sermon.htm

Matt. I. 22, 23
... How is it then that the prophet said, "Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz?" [232]
Because, when he was born, there was a taking and dividing of spoils ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on the gospel of saint matthew/homily v matt i 22.htm

Appendix xvi. On the Jewish views About Demons' and the Demonised ...
... The following, for example, is the formula of incantation against boils: Baz, Baziyah,
Mas, Masiya, Kas, Kasiyah, Sharlai and Amarlai - ye Angels that come ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xvi on the jewish.htm

The Section Chap. I. -iii.
... Against this an appeal might, with the most perfectpropriety, have been made to
Shear-Jashub, and Maher-shalal-hash-baz, neither of whom can, by any means ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the section chap i -iii.htm

The Doctrine of the Scriptures.
... Isa.8:1, 11, 12""Moreover the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and
write in it with a man's pen concerning Maher-shalal-hash-baz. ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrine of the scriptures.htm

Letter Lxvi. To Pammachius.
... formed from clerus. [1978] Perhaps an allusion to Isaiah 8:1. Mahershalal-
hash-baz, Spoil speedeth, prey hasteth.'. [1979] ie the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter lxvi to pammachius.htm

Letter xxii. To Eustochium.
... Now you, too, may be the Lord's mother. "Take thee a great roll and write in it
with a man's pen Maher-shalal-hash-baz." [632] And when you have gone to the ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xxii to eustochium.htm

Thesaurus
Baz (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Baz (2 Occurrences). ... Then said Yahweh to me, "Call his
name'Maher Shalal Hash Baz.' (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Shesh-baz'zar (4 Occurrences)
Shesh-baz'zar. Sheshbazzar, Shesh-baz'zar. Sheth . Multi-Version
Concordance Shesh-baz'zar (4 Occurrences). Ezra 1:8 ...
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Maher-shalal-hash-baz (2 Occurrences)
Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Maher-shalal-hashbaz, Maher-shalal-hash-baz.
Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. ...
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Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz (2 Occurrences)
Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz. Maher-shalal-hash-baz, Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz. Mahlah .
Multi-Version Concordance Ma'her-shal'al-hash-baz (2 Occurrences). ...
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Booty (32 Occurrences)
... boot'-i (baz and baz): "Booty" is the translation of baz or baz, usually rendered
"prey" and "spoil" (Jeremiah 49:32); of malqoach, "prey," "booty" (Numbers 31 ...
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Mahershalalhashbaz (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MAHER-SHALAL-HASH-BAZ. ma'-her-shal'-al-
hash'-baz (maher shalal chash baz, "the spoil speedeth; the ...
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Sheshbazzar (4 Occurrences)
... shesh-baz'-ar (shesh-batstsar or sheshbatstsar): Sheshbazzar is the Hebrew or Aramaic
form of the Babylonian Shamash-aba-ucur, or Shamash-bana-ucur: "Oh Shamash ...
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Maher-shalal-hashbaz (1 Occurrence)
Maher-shalal-hashbaz. Mahershalalhashbaz, Maher-shalal-hashbaz. Maher-shalal-
hash-baz . ... Then said Jehovah unto me, Call his name Maher-shalal-hash-baz. ...
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Bazluth (1 Occurrence)
...baz'-lith, baz'-luth (batslith, Nehemiah 7:54; batsluth, Ezra 2:52; Basaloth, 1
Esdras 5:31, "asking"): The descendants of Bazlith (temple-servants) returned ...
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Bazlith (1 Occurrence)
...baz'-lith, baz'-luth (batslith, Nehemiah 7:54; batsluth, Ezra 2:52; Basaloth, 1
Esdras 5:31, "asking"): The descendants of Bazlith (temple-servants) returned ...
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Resources
Who was Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz? | GotQuestions.org

What is a prophetess? Does the Bible mention any prophetesses? | GotQuestions.org

Questions about People in the Bible (All) | GotQuestions.org

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Baz (2 Occurrences)

Isaiah 8:1
Yahweh said to me, "Take a large tablet, and write on it with a man's pen,' For Maher Shalal Hash Baz;'
(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 8:3
I went to the prophetess, and she conceived, and bore a son. Then said Yahweh to me, "Call his name'Maher Shalal Hash Baz.'
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

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