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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Pua</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/pua.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/26-23.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/pua.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Pua</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/ptolemy.htm" title="Ptolemy">◄</a> Pua <a href="/topical/p/puah.htm" title="Puah">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>1. Etymology and Meaning</b> <br>The name "Pua" (Hebrew: פּוּעָה, Pu'ah) is of uncertain origin, but it is often understood to mean "splendid" or "brilliant." In the context of the Bible, Pua is a name associated with two distinct individuals, each playing a unique role in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>2. Pua, the Son of Issachar</b> <br>Pua is mentioned as one of the sons of Issachar, a patriarch of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. In the genealogical records, Pua is listed as a descendant of Jacob through Issachar. The tribe of Issachar is known for its wisdom and understanding of the times, as noted in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>. Pua's mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the history of Israel.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>· <a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23</a> : "These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Puite clan from Pua."<br><br><b>3. Pua, the Midwife</b> <br>Pua is also the name of one of the Hebrew midwives who played a crucial role during the time of Israel's bondage in Egypt. Alongside Shiphrah, Pua is noted for her bravery and fear of God. When Pharaoh commanded the Hebrew midwives to kill all newborn Hebrew boys, Pua and Shiphrah defied this order, allowing the boys to live. Their actions are seen as an early example of civil disobedience motivated by faith and reverence for God.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b> <br>· <a href="/exodus/1-15.htm">Exodus 1:15-17</a> : "Then the king of Egypt said to the Hebrew midwives, whose names were Shiphrah and Puah, 'When you help the Hebrew women give birth, observe them as they deliver. If the child is a son, kill him; but if it is a daughter, let her live.' The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live."<br><br><b>4. Theological Significance</b> <br>The account of Pua, the midwife, highlights themes of faith, courage, and the sanctity of life. Her fear of God over the fear of man serves as a powerful testament to the importance of obedience to divine authority over earthly powers. Pua's actions contributed to the preservation of the Hebrew people, setting the stage for the eventual deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage.<br><br><b>5. Legacy and Influence</b> <br>Pua's legacy is one of moral courage and faithfulness. Her account has been an inspiration for countless believers who face moral and ethical dilemmas, encouraging them to stand firm in their convictions. The account of Pua and Shiphrah is often cited in discussions about the role of women in the Bible, showcasing their significant contributions to God's redemptive plan.<br><br>In summary, Pua is a figure whose actions and lineage are woven into the fabric of Israel's history, representing both the continuity of God's people through the tribes and the extraordinary impact of individual faithfulness in the face of adversity.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Pua</span><p>properly Puvvah. Phuvah the son of Issachar. (<a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23</a>) (B.C. 1452.)<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6312.htm"><span class="l">6312. Puah -- a man of Issachar</span></a><br><b>...</b> Phuvah, <b>Pua</b>, Puah. Or Puvvah {poov-vaw'}; from pa'ah; a blast; Puah or Puvvah, the<br> name of two Israelites -- Phuvah, <b>Pua</b>, Puah. see HEBREW pa'ah. 6311, 6312. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6312.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/pua.htm"><span class="l"><b>Pua</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Pua</b> (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:23 Of the sons<br> of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pua.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/puah.htm"><span class="l">Puah (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> According to another tradition Puah was a proselyte. (2) pu'ah, in 1 Chronicles<br> 7:1; puwwah, in Genesis 46:13 Numbers 26:23; written also "<b>Pua</b>" the King James <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/puah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/ptolemy.htm"><span class="l">Ptolemy</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/ptolemy.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/is'sachar.htm"><span class="l">Is'sachar (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Numbers 26:23 Sons of Issachar by their families; 'of' Tola 'is' the<br> family of the Tolaite; of <b>Pua</b> the family of the Punite; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/is'sachar.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/puvah.htm"><span class="l">Puvah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> According to another tradition Puah was a proselyte. (2) pu'ah, in 1 Chronicles<br> 7:1; puwwah, in Genesis 46:13 Numbers 26:23; written also "<b>Pua</b>" the King James <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/puvah.htm - 8k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Pua (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-23.htm">Numbers 26:23</a></span><br />Of the sons of Issachar after their families: of Tola, the family of the Tolaites: of <span class="boldtext">Pua</span>, the family of the Punites:<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p 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