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Chezib

Deceitful, a town where Shelah, the son of Judah, was born (Gen. 38:5). Probably the same as Achzib (q.v.).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(lying), a name which occurs but once, (Genesis 38:5) probably the same as Achzib.

In the Bible

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Verses where Chezib is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Genesis 38:5

    Then she gave birth to another son and named him Shelah; it was at Chezib that she gave birth to him.

Scripture on Chezib

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Entries that reference Chezib

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Chezib references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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