Jabez
Pain, sorrow, affliction.
Pronunciation: JAY-bez (/ˈdʒeɪbɛz/)
What does Jabez mean?
From the Hebrew yibhos, meaning pain, affliction, or sorrow. In the Old Testament, Jabez was a man who prayed to God to bless him with more land and to free him from the sorrows that plagued him.
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Numerology & personality
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Spiritual & cultural context
A name symbolizing a prayer for deliverance from suffering.
Jabez is the name given to the fifth son of Zerah, the second son of Jacob (Israel). He is not well-known in the Bible, but his name has had a lasting impact in Christianity due to a prayer found in 1 Chronicles 4:10. This verse records Jabez's prayer, requesting God's blessings: "Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that your hand may be with me, and that you would keep me from harm so that it will not pain me!" It's interesting to note that, uniquely among his brothers, Jabez is specifically named and remembered—not for his deeds or accomplishments, but for his faith and prayer.
Scriptural & traditional roots
Biblical scripture: 1 Chronicles (4:9-10)
Popularity of Jabez by region
| Region | Country | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | US | 69 | 2024 |
| Poland | PL | 69 | 2024 |
| Brazil | BR | 55 | 2024 |