Bible Dictionary
Coz
Coz was a man descended from Judah, mentioned in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 4:8.
Definition
Coz was a man of the tribe of Judah. His name is associated with the meaning “thorn.” He should be distinguished from Hakkoz, a name belonging to a family of Aaron.
Biblical Usage
Coz is mentioned in the genealogy of the descendants of Judah in 1 Chronicles 4:8.
Historical Background
The supplied material notes that the name in 1 Chronicles 4:8 does not have the article, unlike Hakkoz in several passages concerning an Aaronic family.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(thorn), a man among the descendants of Judah. (1 Chronicles 4:8)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>koz (kots, "thorn"): A man of Judah (1Ch 4:8). the American Standard Revised Version has added the article, making the name Hakkoz without sufficient reason. The name occurs with the article (Ha-qots) in Ezr 2:61; Ne 3:4,21; 7:63, and 1Ch 24:10, but not with reference to the same person. Coz was of the tribe of Judah, while Hakkoz belonged to the family of Aaron.</p>