"Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron, And Hezron begat Ram."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hezron Meaning in the Bible
Hezron
boy
Hezron means "Enclosed; Surrounded by walls", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Hezron appears in the King James Bible, and Ruth 4:18-19 is the passage most often tied to it. Hezron shows that ordinary people in God's lineage contribute to extraordinary purposes — every generation in the chain matters.
Is Hezron in the Bible?
Yes — Hezron appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 4:18-19.
Pronunciation:/HEZ-ron/
OriginHebrew
MeaningEnclosed; Surrounded by walls
What does Hezron mean?
Hezron is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Enclosed; Surrounded by walls". Hezron was a grandson of Judah and an ancestor of both King David and Jesus Christ. Despite being a relatively obscure figure, his placement in the genealogy of Christ demonstrates that every generation matters in God's redemptive plan.
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What does Hezron mean in the Bible?
Hezron means "Enclosed; Surrounded by walls" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hezron was a grandson of Judah and an ancestor of both King David and Jesus Christ. Despite being a relatively obscure figure, his placement in the genealogy of Christ demonstrates that every generation matters in God's redemptive plan.
Where does Hezron appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hezron is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Ruth 4:18-19. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hezron?
Hezron is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hezron?
Hezron shows that ordinary people in God's lineage contribute to extraordinary purposes — every generation in the chain matters.
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Hezron name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hezron?
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