Uz עוּץ
Son of Nahor, Abraham's brother
Who is Uz in the Bible?
Uz was the son of Nahor and nephew of Abraham, mentioned in Genesis 22:21 as part of Abraham's family genealogy. Born to Nahor's wife Milcah in Paddan-aram, Uz was an Aramean who belonged to the extended family of Abraham in ancient Mesopotamia. Though Uz appears only briefly in Scripture, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of documenting Abraham's lineage and the various branches of the early Semitic peoples from whom God's chosen people would descend.
Biography
Uz was the son of Nahor, who was the brother of Abraham. He is mentioned in the genealogy of Abraham's family, which lists the descendants of his brother Nahor. Uz was one of Nahor's sons born to his wife Milcah in Paddan-aram, the region where Abraham originally came from. As Abraham's nephew, Uz was part of the extended family that formed the early Semitic peoples living in Mesopotamia.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Buz Tribe of GadFather of JahdoDescendant of Gad, son of AbdielView full profile →
- Kemuel MaleFather of HashabiahA Levite leader during David's reignView full profile →
- Chesed Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor, Abraham's nephewView full profile →
- Hazo Early PatriarchSon of NahorA son of Nahor, Abraham's brother.View full profile →
- Pildash Early PatriarchSon of NahorNephew of AbrahamView full profile →
- Jidlaph Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and MilcahView full profile →
- Bethuel Early PatriarchSon of NahorFather of Rebekah, Isaac's wifeView full profile →
- Tebah Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Gaham Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and Reumah.View full profile →
- Tahash Early PatriarchSon of NahorSon of Nahor and ReumahView full profile →
- Maacah MaleFather of warriorFather of Hanan, one of David's mighty menView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 22:21
"Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עוּץ |