הַקוֹץ
qots
Hakkoz
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the lexicon data, the Hebrew term "הַקוֹץ" (qots, Strong's number H6976) is a proper name given to a person. This indicates that "Hakkoz" is a unique identifier for an individual in the Hebrew Bible. Given its classification as a proper name, it is likely used as a singular reference or title rather than a descriptive term for a group or concept. The fact that it appears twice in the Bible suggests that Hakkoz is of some significance, possibly playing a notable role or having a meaningful relationship with other persons in the text. However, without further context, it is impossible to specify the exact nature of this significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Next to them, Meremoth the son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz made repairs. Next to them, Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabel made repairs. Next to them, Zadok the son of Baana made repairs.
Nehemiah 3:21After him, Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz repaired another portion, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.