Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Puvah" (also spelled "Puah" in some translations) is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is not definitively established. Some scholars suggest it may mean "splendid" or "mouth," though these interpretations are speculative.

Biblical References:
Puvah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Bible, specifically in the context of the tribes of Israel. He is identified as one of the sons of Issachar, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, also known as Israel. The primary reference to Puvah is found in the Book of Genesis:

· Genesis 46:13 : "The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Job, and Shimron."

Puvah is also mentioned in the genealogical listings in the Book of Numbers, which provides a census of the tribes of Israel as they prepared to enter the Promised Land:

· Numbers 26:23 : "These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Puite clan from Puvah."

Tribal Significance:
Puvah is recognized as the progenitor of the Puite clan within the tribe of Issachar. The tribe of Issachar was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, each descending from one of Jacob's sons. The tribe of Issachar played a significant role in the history of Israel, known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32.

Historical and Cultural Context:
The genealogical records in which Puvah is mentioned serve to establish the lineage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites. These records were crucial for maintaining the identity and heritage of the people of Israel, especially during periods of conquest and settlement in the land of Canaan. The tribe of Issachar, to which Puvah belonged, was allocated a portion of land in the central region of Canaan, as described in the Book of Joshua.

Theological Implications:
From a theological perspective, the mention of Puvah and other genealogical figures underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. These records highlight God's covenantal relationship with the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the fulfillment of His promises to make them a great nation. The genealogies also serve to trace the ancestry of significant biblical figures, ultimately leading to the lineage of Jesus Christ, as outlined in the New Testament.

Conclusion:
While Puvah himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records reflects the broader themes of covenant, identity, and divine promise that are central to the biblical account.PUAH; PUVAH

pu'-a, pu'-va: (1) pu'ah: One of the Hebrew midwives whom the king of Egypt commanded to kill all male children of the Hebrews at birth. The midwives, fearing God, refused to obey, pretending that the children of the Hebrew women were usually born before they arrived. Their act is spoken of as being meritorious in the eyes of the Lord, who is said to have rewarded them by making "houses" for them (Exodus 1:15-20). In the Midrash, Ex Rabba', Puah is identified with Miriam, and Shiphrah, the other midwife, with her mother Jochebed. According to another tradition Puah was a proselyte.

(2) pu'ah, in 1 Chronicles 7:1; puwwah, in Genesis 46:13 Numbers 26:23; written also "Pua" the King James Version, and "Puvah" Revised Version: Second son of Issachar, ancestor of the Punites, enumerated in the desert census taken by Moses and Eleazar.

(3) pu'ah: Member of the tribe of Issachar, mentioned (Judges 10:1) as the son of Dodo and the father of Tola, the judge.

Ella Davis Isaacs

PUVAH

pu'-va.

See PUAH.

6324. Puni -- descendant of Puvah
... Puni. 6325 . descendant of Puvah. Transliteration: Puni Phonetic Spelling:
(poo-nee') Short Definition: Punites. ... of Puvah NASB Word Usage Punites (1). Punites. ...
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6312. Puah -- a man of Issachar
... Definition: Puah. Word Origin from poh Definition a man of Issachar NASB Word
Usage Puah (2), Puvah (1), Puvvah (1). Phuvah, Pua, Puah. Or ...
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Chapter xlvi
... And the sons of Issachar: Tola and Puvah and Job and Shimron. ... "Puvah" (v.13)
and "Job" have parallels "Puah" and "Jashub" (I Chron.). ...
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Puvah (2 Occurrences)
... PUAH; PUVAH. pu'-a, pu'-va: (1) pu'ah: One of the Hebrew midwives whom the king
of Egypt commanded to kill all male children of the Hebrews at birth. ...PUVAH. ...
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Tola (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Tola (5 Occurrences). Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar:
Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV) ...
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Punites (1 Occurrence)
... PUNITES. pu'-nits (puni, probably "dark"): Descendants of Puvah, of the tribe of
Issachar (Numbers 26:23; compare Genesis 46:13 Judges 10:1 1 Chronicles 7:1). ...
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Puah (5 Occurrences)
... PUAH; PUVAH. pu'-a, pu'-va: (1) pu'ah: One of the Hebrew midwives whom the king
of Egypt commanded to kill all male children of the Hebrews at birth. ...
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Puvvah (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Puvvah (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:13 And the sons
of Issachar: Tola, and Puvah, and Iob, and Shimron. (See NAS). ...
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Issachar (40 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar: Tola,
Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Jashub (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Jashub (5 Occurrences). Genesis 46:13 The sons of
Issachar: Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. (See NIV). Numbers ...
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Iob (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Iob (1 Occurrence). Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar:
Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. (WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV). ...
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Is'sachar (40 Occurrences)
... Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. (See RSV). Genesis 46:13 The sons of Issachar:
Tola, Puvah, Iob, and Shimron. (See RSV). Genesis 49:14 ...
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Tolaite (1 Occurrence)
... Numbers 26:23 The sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of
the Tolaites; of Puvah, the family of the Punites; (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE ...
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