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Maaz
wood; wooden
מַ֫עַץ ma.ats
Maaz (Hebrew: מַ֫עַץ, ma.ats) means “wood; wooden”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 2:27. In 2025 it was given to 27 children in the United States. Appears with Eker in 1 Chronicles 2.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Maaz
son of Ram
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 27 | Steady |
| All-time total | 742 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 46 in 2020 | Its highest year on record |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 2:27 |
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.27;
son of: Ram (H7410H);
brother of: Jamin (H3226H) and Eker (H6134)
§ Maaz = "wrath"
son of Ram and grandson of Jerahmeel of the tribe of Judah
Maaz was a son of Ram, a descendant of Judah.
The biblical story
Maaz was a son of Ram, who was a descendant of Judah, as recorded in the genealogy found in 1 Chronicles 2 (1Ch.2.27). He is mentioned only in this genealogical list and no further information is provided about his life or role in the biblical narrative. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 2 traces the lineage of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and highlights the descendants of Ram, who was a grandson of Judah. Maaz's inclusion in this list serves to establish the continuity of the tribe of Judah and its prominent figures. As with many individuals mentioned in biblical genealogies, the lack of additional details about Maaz suggests that the primary purpose of his mention is to maintain the historical record of the family line.
Key verses
Maaz appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker.
1 Chronicles 2:27
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 2:27