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Chuza
the seer or prophet
Χουζᾶς Chouzas
Chuza (Greek: Χουζᾶς, Chouzas) means “the seer or prophet”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Luke 8:3. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Herod in Luke 8.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Chuza
spouse of Joanna
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
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- Gospels
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Luke 8:3 |
| Cross-references | 26 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Susanna co-occurrence Appears with Susanna in Luke 8.
- Joanna co-occurrence Appears with Joanna in Luke 8.
- Herod co-occurrence Appears with Herod in Luke 8.
- Jairus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jairus.
- Mary co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Mary.
- James co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as James.
- John co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as John.
- Simon co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Simon.
Origin & meaning
Χουζᾶς, -ᾶ, ὁ
Chuzas (EV, Chuza): Luk.8:3.†
(AS)
Chuza, Herod's steward, was the husband of Joanna, who supported Jesus' ministry.
The biblical story
Chuza is mentioned in Luk.8.3 as the steward of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee. Chuza's wife, Joanna, is named among the women who supported Jesus and His disciples out of their own means. The fact that Chuza held a prominent position in Herod's court suggests that he and Joanna were wealthy and influential. Joanna's devotion to Jesus, despite her husband's role in Herod's service, indicates her deep faith and commitment.
Key verses
Chuza appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Luke 8:3
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Luke (1)
- Luke 8:3