Genesis 10:13 — Word Study
WLCוּמִצְרַ֡יִם יָלַ֞ד אֶת־ לוּדִ֧ים וְאֶת־ עֲנָמִ֛ים וְאֶת־ לְהָבִ֖ים וְאֶת־ נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃
BSA◂MizraimMitsrayim [Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa] was the father ofyâlad■ [to beget, gave birth to] the LuditesLûwdîy [Lydians, descendants of Lud, meaning strife] the AnamitesʻĂnâmîym [a tribe of Egyptians, affliction of the waters] the LehabitesLᵉhâbîym [a tribe descended from Mizraim, meaning flame or blade] the NaphtuhitesNaphtuchîym [an Egyptian tribe, possibly related to Lower Egypt]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִצְרַ֡יִם | and Mizraim | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| יָלַ֞ד | he fathered | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| לוּדִ֧ים | [the] Ludites | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| עֲנָמִ֛ים | [the] Anamites | Noun gentilic, masculine plural absolute |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| לְהָבִ֖ים | [the] Lehabites | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃ | [the] Naphtuhites | Noun proper |
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| BSB | Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, |
| KJV | And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, |
| ASV | And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, |
| YLT | And Mitzraim hath begotten the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim, |
| WEB | Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, |
| BBE | And Mizraim was the father of the Ludim and Anamim and Lehabim and Naphtuhim; |
Where they part company is in the translation of יָלַד — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause introduces Mizraim's role, followed by a series of noun phrases that detail the tribes he fathered.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectמִצְרַיִם
verbיָלַד
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Deep Study — Genesis 10:13
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Context — The Table of Nationsgenerated
Genesis 10:13 presents Mizraim as a key figure in the genealogy of nations, specifically as the father of several tribes. This verse is part of a broader narrative that traces the descendants of Noah after the flood, illustrating the origins of various peoples and their connections to one another. The tribes mentioned here play a role in the historical and cultural landscape of ancient Egypt and surrounding regions.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:11–12 | Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 46:9 | Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth— Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 30:5 | Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 3 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָלַד, ya.Ladgenerated
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to give birth or beget a child. It encompasses the act of childbirth and the declaration of lineage. This word is used frequently in the Bible, indicating the importance of familial relationships and heritage.
In this verse, it signifies Mizraim's role as the progenitor of several tribes, establishing a connection between him and the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, and Naphtuhites. The verb is in the perfect tense, indicating a completed action of begetting.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יָלַד, he fathered, governs the entire clause, linking Mizraim to the tribes he fathered. The structure is straightforward, listing the tribes in succession, which emphasizes Mizraim's role as a patriarch.
The order of the tribes follows the verb, providing clarity on the lineage and establishing a genealogical record.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates יָלַד as ἐγέννησεν, which also means 'he fathered'. This choice maintains the meaning of lineage but may suggest a broader interpretation of the act of begetting.
The use of μεσραιμ for Mizraim aligns with the Hebrew, indicating continuity in the identification of Egypt across both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 10:13 identifies Mizraim as the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, and Naphtuhites. This verse is part of a genealogy that traces the descendants of Noah, showing the connections between different tribes and their origins in ancient Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Mizraim refers to Egypt, a significant land in biblical history, often associated with its people and culture.
The Ludites are descendants of Lud, a son of Shem, and their name may mean strife.
The tribes represent the descendants of Mizraim and illustrate the broader genealogical connections among the nations.
Genealogy establishes lineage and heritage, which are crucial for understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical narratives.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding the genealogies in the Bible help us grasp the historical context of the nations?
- What significance do you think the tribes of Mizraim had in the ancient world?
- In what ways can we see the influence of Egypt in the biblical narrative?
- How can genealogies inform our understanding of God’s promises throughout history?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reference this verse to discuss the genealogies of nations and their significance in biblical history.
And Mesraim fathered Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim, and Phetrosim, and Chasloim, from whom came the Philistines and the Caphtorim.Early Church Fathers on Genesis 10 →
But indeed Mizraim begot Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, and Pathrusim, and Casluhim, from whom came the Philistines and Caphtorim.Early Church Fathers on Genesis 10 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 10:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd Mizraim begat Ludim,.... Mizraim was the second son of Ham, of whom [See comments on Genesis 10:6].
Read John Gill on Genesis 10 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, Mizraim begat Ludim. These are mentioned by Jeremiah 46:19, and associated by Ezekiel 30:5, with Cush and Phut, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Lybia.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 10 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleOf Ludim and the following names here and , observe two things: 1. They are not the names of persons, but of people or nations; and the word father is here understood; Ludim, for the father of the people called Ludim, and so the rest. 2. That they are the several nations dwelling in Africa, springing from the Egyptians, which, as they multiplied, went further and further westward and southward from Egypt.
Read Matthew Poole on Genesis 10 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 10:13 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,Ver. 13, 14, Ludim and Anamim.] Aben-Ezra thinks that these were names of provinces, and that in every province there was a family; whence also the names are all plural.
Read John Trapp on Genesis 10 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13, 14) “With Mizraim are connected seven inferior African races, the names of which are given in the plural, namely:— 1. The Ludim.—There were two races of this name: one Semitic, descended from Lud, the son of Shem (Genesis 10:22), and mentioned in Isaiah 66:19; the other Hamite, and subject to the Pharaohs ( Jeremiah 46:9; Ezekiel 30:5). They seem to have inhabited the Nile valley, but their exact position is unknown.2. The Anamim.—Knobel gives some reasons for supposing this race to have inhabited the Delta. 3. The Lehabim.—Probably the same as the Lubim of 2 Chronicles 12:3; 2 Chronicles 16:8; Daniel 11:43; Nahum 3:9. Their home was on the western side of the Delta. 4. The…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 10 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 13. Mizraim begat Ludim] Supposed to mean the inhabitants of the Mareotis, a canton in Egypt, for the name Ludim is evidently the name of a people. Anamim] According to Bochart, the people who inhabited the district about the temple of Jupiter Ammon. Lehabim] The Libyans, or a people who dwelt on the west of the Thebaid, and were called Libyo-Egyptians. Naphtuhim] Even the conjectures can scarcely fix a place for these people. Bochart seems inclined to place them in Marmarica, or among the Troglodytae.
Read AdamClarke on Genesis 10 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13. Mizraim] In Genesis 10:6, “the sons of Ham” are Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. The “sons of Cush” were given in Genesis 10:7. In Genesis 10:13-14 the genealogy is continued with the “sons of Mizraim.” The intervening passage (Genesis 10:8-12) has been a parenthesis. The names here mentioned are probably tribes on the borders of Egypt. Ludim] Mentioned also in Jeremiah 46:9; presumably the same as Lud in Isaiah 66:19; Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 30:5. the Anamim] W. Max Mόller suggests that these are the Kinamim who dwelt in the largest and southernmost oasis, designated in the Egyptian inscriptions K’n’mt. Very strange is the reading of the LXX Αἰνεμετιείμ. Cf. 1 Chronicles 1:11. Lehabim]…
Read Cambridge on Genesis 10 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible13. Mizraim — The descendants of Mizraim formed the Egyptian nations. Comp. note on Genesis 10:6. The names of these seven Egyptian peoples cannot all be with certainty identified.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 10 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
Tyndale line
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim.
And Mizraim begate Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim.
Strictly literal
— And Mizraim begot the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mitzraim hath begotten the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mitzraim has begotten the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mizrayim begat the Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuchim.
Mizraim became the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
From the Latin
And Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, Nepthuim,
Simplified
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
And Mizraim was the father of the Ludim and Anamim and Lehabim and Naphtuhim;
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text is consistent with the Septuagint in naming Mizraim as the father of the tribes listed. However, the Samaritan Pentateuch differs in two words: it uses לדים (Ludites) and עינמים (Anamites) instead of the Hebrew forms.
וּמִצְרַ֡יִם יָלַ֞ד אֶת־ לוּדִ֧ים וְאֶת־ עֲנָמִ֛ים וְאֶת־ לְהָבִ֖ים וְאֶת־ נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃
5 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ומצרים ילד את לדים ואת עינמים ואת להבים ואת נפתחים
2 words differ from the Masoretic Text: לדים (Ludites), עינמים (Anamites)
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Genesis 10:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mitsrayim) refers to Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa known for the Nile River. The term can denote both the land and its inhabitants, the Egyptians. It is derived from a dual form suggesting Upper and Lower Egypt, and is linked to the biblical figure Mizraim, a son of Ham. The lexicons note its significance in the context of the table of nations.
מִצְרַ֫יִם 681 n.pr.terr. et gent. Egypt, Egyptians
of land, Egypt
combinations
of people:
in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham
= Egypt (as a people), Egyptians
base
H4714 מִצְרַ֫יִם Egypt, Egyptians . . of land, Egypt
. combinations
. of people: . in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham
. = Egypt (as a people), Egyptians
4714 Mitsrayim mits-rah'-yim
dual of 4693; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt:--Egypt,
Egyptians, Mizraim.
see HEBREW for 04693
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — Egypt.
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows
Egyptians = "double straits"
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — Egypt.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.6;
son of: Ham (H2526);
brother of: Canaan (H3667), Cush (H3568) and Put (H6316);
father of: Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
1) a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows
Egyptians = "double straits"
adj
2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — (Sea of) Egypt.
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
miz'-ra-im (mitsrayim):
(1) A son of Ham, and ancestor of various peoples, Ludim, Anamim, etc. (Ge 10:6,13; 1Ch 1:8,11).
See TABLE OF NATIONS.
(2) The name of Egypt.
See EGYPT.
The land of Ham.--cham, was another name for the land of Egypt. It occurs only in Ps 105:23,17; 106:22; Ps 78:51 probably refers to the land of Ham, though it may refer to the children of Ham. The origin and significance of this name are involved in much obscurity. Two improbable etymologies and one probable etymology for Ham as a name of Egypt have been proposed, and the improbable ones very much urged:
Mizraim
The dual form of matzor, meaning a “mound” or “fortress,” the name of a people descended from Ham (Gen. 10:6, 13; 1 Chr. 1:8, 11). It was the name generally given by the Hebrews to the land of Egypt (q.v.), and may denote the two Egypts, the Upper and the Lower. The modern Arabic name for Egypt is Muzr.
A son of Ham, and father of various African races, Ge 10:6, but particularly of the Egyptians, to whom his name was given. Mizraim is also the Hebrew word for Egypt in the Bible, and this country is still called Misr in Arabic.
tribulations
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
לוּד (Lud) refers to a people known as the Ludim or Lydians, likely from Northeast Africa. The term is derived from the name of Lud, a descendant of Shem, first mentioned in Genesis 10. The entries suggest that Ludim may mean 'to the firebrands: travailings,' but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
לוּד, לוּדִים n.pr.m. et gent.
Lud, Lydia
appar. a people in NE. Africa
base
H3866 לוּד, לוּדִים . Lud, Lydia
. appar. a people in NE. Africa
3866 Luwdiy loo-dee'
or Luwdiyiy {loo-dee-ee'}; patrial from 3865; a Ludite or
inhabitants of Lud (only in plural):--Ludim. Lydians.
see HEBREW for 03865
לוּדִי (lu.di) — Ludite.
Someone descended from Egypt (H4714), first mentioned at Gen.10.13; along with Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Ludim or Lydians = "to the firebrands: travailings"
the descendants of Lud the son of Shem
לוּדִי (lu.di) — Lydian.
Someone descended from Lud, a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22;
son of: Shem (H8035);
brother of: Asshur (H0804H), Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775) and Aram (H0758)
Group of lud (לוּד "Lud" H3865)
§ Ludim or Lydians = "to the firebrands: travailings"
the descendants of Lud the son of Shem
Ngmpa — Noun properHNpl
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
עֲנָמִים (Anamim) refers to a group of people descended from Anam, a son of Mizraim (Egypt). The term is associated with Egypt and is mentioned in Genesis 10:13. It is suggested that the name may mean 'affliction of the waters.' The entries indicate that Anamim are part of a larger list of Egyptian tribes.
עֲנָמִים n.pr.gent. in (or near) Egypt
base
H6047 עֲנָמִים in (or near) Egypt
6047 `Anamim an-aw-meem'
as if plural of some Egyptian word; Anamim, a son of Mizraim
and his descendants, with their country:--Anamim.
עֲנָמִים (a.na.mim) — Anamim.
People descended from Anam(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13; descended from Egypt (H4714); along with Ludim (H3866), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Anamim = "affliction of the waters"
a tribe of Egyptians
Ngmpa — Noun gentilic · masculine plural absoluteHNgmpa
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
לְהָבִים (lehabim) refers to the Lehabim, a group of people descended from Mizraim, mentioned in Genesis 10:13. The term also means 'flames' and is the plural form of לְהָבָה (lehaba). There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning or usage.
לְהָבִים n.pr.gent.
base
H3853 לְהָבִים
3853 Lhabiym leh-haw-beem'
plural of 3851; flames; Lehabim, a son of Mizrain, and his
descendants:--Lehabim.
see HEBREW for 03851
לְהָבִים (le.ha.vim) — Lehabim.
People descended from Egypt (H4714), first mentioned at Gen.10.13; along with Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Lehabim = "flames"
an Egyptian tribe descended from Mizraim
Ngmpa — Noun proper masculineHNpm
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
The Hebrew word נַפְתֻּחִים (*Naphtuchiym*) refers to a group associated with Egypt, specifically identified as a tribe or people descended from the Egyptians. It is mentioned in Genesis 10:13 and is linked to the concept of 'openings,' possibly indicating a geographical reference to Lower Egypt. The entries suggest that the term is of foreign origin and may denote a plural form.
נַפְתֻּחִים n.pr.loc. the northern land, i.e. Lower Egypt
base
H5320 נַפְתֻּחִים the northern land, i.e. Lower Egypt
5320 Naphtuchiym naf-too-kheem
plural of foreign origin, Naphtuchim, an Egyptian
tribe:--Naptuhim.
נַפְתֻּחִים (naph.tu.chim) — Naphtuhim.
People descended from Naphtuh(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13; descended from Egypt (H4714); along with Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Naphtuhim = "openings"
an unclear reference to Egypt; perhaps Lower Egypt
Ngmpa — Noun properHNpl