Buz

Buz was an Arabian tribe, possibly descended from Nahor, that was threatened with judgment.

The name Buz means “despised; plundered”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Dedan only mentioned at Jeremiah 25:23; only referred to as Buz (בּוּז).

Location

Identified as
between Dedan and Kedar
Certainty
Possible (36% of scholarship) · 2 other possible locations
Coordinates
28.357° N, 38.988° E
Buz
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Glossary entries

Buz (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;