Genesis 22:21 — Word Study
WLCאֶת־ ע֥וּץ בְּכֹר֖וֹ וְאֶת־ בּ֣וּז אָחִ֑יו וְאֶת־ קְמוּאֵ֖ל אֲבִ֥י אֲרָֽם׃
BSAUzʻÛwts [the oldest son, firstborn] the firstbornbᵉkôwr his brotherʼâch [male sibling, close relative] BuzBûwz KemuelQᵉmûwʼêl [father, ancestor] the fatherʼâb [parent, patriarch] of AramʼĂrâm [the region of Syria, the Arameans]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| ע֥וּץ | Uz | Noun proper masculine |
| בְּכֹר֖וֹ | firstborn his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| בּ֣וּז | Buz | Noun proper masculine |
| אָחִ֑יו | brother his | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| קְמוּאֵ֖ל | Kemuel | Noun proper masculine |
| אֲבִ֥י | [the] father of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אֲרָֽם׃ | Aram | Noun proper |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), |
| KJV | Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram, |
| ASV | Uz his first-born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram, |
| YLT | Huz his first-born, and Buz his brother; and Kemuel father of Aram, |
| WEB | Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram, |
| BBE | Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram, |
Where they part company is in the rendering of בְּכֹר — see How Translations Differ.
The verse is structured as a list of names, emphasizing familial relationships without complex clauses.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
The sentence as the grammar sees it Open the tree ›
Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
Bars are logarithmic — אֵת, the commonest word in the Hebrew Bible, stands about 11,000 times, so a linear scale would leave everything else invisible. Click a row to open that word.
Deep Study — Genesis 22:21
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Context — The Descendants of Nahorgenerated
Genesis 22:21 presents a genealogy of Nahor's descendants, highlighting Uz, his firstborn, and his brother Buz, along with Kemuel, who is identified as the father of Aram. This verse serves to connect the lineage of Abraham through his brother Nahor, establishing important familial ties that are significant in the biblical narrative.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 1:1 | There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil. |
| 2 | Job 32:2 | This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, |
| 3 | Genesis 24:10 | Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim. |
| 4 | Numbers 23:7 | And Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: “Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘put a curse on Jacob for me; come and denounce Israel!’ |
| 5 | Psalm 60:1 | You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 6 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — ע֥וּץ, 'utzgenerated
The name ע֥וּץ ('utz) refers to Uz, a significant figure in biblical genealogies. Uz is noted as the firstborn son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and is associated with a region known for its wisdom and suffering, as seen in the Book of Job.
The use of 'firstborn' indicates Uz's special status within the family structure, which often comes with responsibilities and privileges. The term emphasizes the importance of birth order in ancient cultures, particularly in genealogical contexts.
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 verse consists of a series of noun phrases connected by the object marker אֶת־ ('et), which indicates the direct objects of the statement. The structure lists Uz, Buz, and Kemuel in a straightforward manner, reflecting the genealogical style of the text.
The order of the names emphasizes Uz as the firstborn, followed by his brother Buz, and then Kemuel, indicating a clear familial hierarchy.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates ע֥וּץ as Οὗζ (Ouz), maintaining the name's form and significance. This choice reflects the translators' intent to preserve the identity of the figures within the genealogical context.
The Greek term used for בְּכֹר is πρωτότοκον (prōtotokon), which also means 'firstborn', aligning with the Hebrew meaning and emphasizing the importance of birth order.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 22:21 lists the descendants of Nahor, specifically naming Uz, who is the firstborn, his brother Buz, and Kemuel, who is the father of Aram. This verse highlights the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The main figures are Uz, the firstborn son of Nahor, his brother Buz, and Kemuel, who is identified as the father of Aram.
Uz signifies a region and is also associated with the biblical character who lived in the land of wisdom and suffering.
The term 'firstborn' indicates Uz's special status in the family, often associated with responsibilities and privileges.
Kemuel is identified as the father of Aram, linking this genealogy to the Aramean people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from the genealogies in the Bible about the importance of family?
- How does understanding the background of these names enhance my reading of the text?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of being 'firstborn' in my own life?
- What significance does the region of Aram hold in the broader biblical narrative?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 22:21 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHuz his firstborn, and Buz his brother,.... The first of these gave name to the land of Uz, where Job dwelt, and who seems to be a descendant of this man, Job 1:1; and from whom sprung the Ausitae of
Read John Gill on Genesis 22 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; It was told Abraham ... Milcah, she hath also born
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 22 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleFrom Buz descended, as some conceive, Elihu the Buzite, . Aram was so called, possibly because he dwelt among the Syrians, as Jacob, for the same reason, was called a Syrian, . But there was another more ancient Aram, from whom the Syrians descended, .
Read Matthew Poole on Genesis 22 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 22:21 Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,Ver. 21. Buz.] Of whom came (likely) Elihu the Buzite, as of Huz some say Job came.
Read John Trapp on Genesis 22 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(21) Huz.—The same name as Uz in Genesis 10:23; Genesis 36:28, the Hebrew in all cases being’Uz. For the various regions supposed to have been “the land of Uz,” see Notes on Job 1:1; Jeremiah 25:20. Buz.—Probably he was the ancestor of Elihu (Job 32:2); but Buz, in Jeremiah 25:23, seems to have been a region in Idumea. Kemuel, the father of Aram.—He was not the progenitor of the Aramaic race, but the ancestor of the family of Ram, to which Elihu belonged (Job 32:2), Ram being the same as Aram (Keil). If so, Buz and Kemuel must have coalesced into one tribe.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 22 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 21. Huz] He is supposed to have peopled the land of Uz or Ausitis, in Arabia Deserta, the country of Job. Buz his brother] From this person Elihu the Buzite, one of the friends of Job, is thought to have descended. Kemuel the father of Aram] Kamouel πατεραΣυρων, the father of the Syrians, according to the Septuagint. Probably the Kamiletes, a Syrian tribe to the westward of the Euphrates are meant; they are mentioned by Strabo.
Read AdamClarke on Genesis 22 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges21. Uz his firstborn] In Genesis 10:23 (P) Uz is the firstborn of Aram. Uz, as a locality in the Syrian region, is mentioned in Assyrian inscriptions. It may denote a branch of an Aramaean tribe, the Uṣ ?ṣ ?â of Shalmaneser II. It appears as the birthplace of Job (Genesis 1:1). Whether it is the same Uz as is mentioned in Jeremiah 25:20, Lamentations 4:21, is doubtful. Another, Edomite, Uz is mentioned in Genesis 36:28. Buz] See Jeremiah 25:23, where the mention of Buz with Dedan and Tema seems to point to the borders of the Arabian desert. Elihu, the friend of Job, is a native of Buz (Job 32:2). Aram] Here the son of Kemuel and nephew of Uz: in Genesis 10:23 (P), Aram, the son of Shem, is…
Read Cambridge on Genesis 22 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible21. Huz… Buz… Aram — Uz, a son of Aram, is mentioned Genesis 10:23, among the descendants of Shem, and the names Uz and Aran occur also among the Edomites, Genesis 36:28. Buz is also mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 22 →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
Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),
Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram,
Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),
Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),
Tyndale line
Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
Uz his first-born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
Uz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram;
Huz his first-born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
To wit, Vz his eldest sonne, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
Strictly literal
Uz his first-born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
Huz his first-born, and Buz his brother; and Kemuel father of Aram,
his firstborn Huz, and his brother Buz; and Kemuel father of Aram,
'Uz his first born, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,
They were Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram,
From the Latin
Hus the firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Camuel the father of the Syrians,
Simplified
Uz was the firstborn, then his brother Buz, Kemuel (who became the ancestor of Arameans),
Uz the oldest, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel, the father of Aram,
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 lists the names as אֶת־ע֥וּץ בְּכֹר֖וֹ וְאֶת־בּ֣וּז אָחִ֑יו וְאֶת־קְמוּאֵ֖ל אֲבִ֥י אֲרָֽם׃. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs by using בְּכֹר֖ו (first-born) but otherwise agrees with the MT. The Septuagint has a different word order but retains the same names.
אֶת־ ע֥וּץ בְּכֹר֖וֹ וְאֶת־ בּ֣וּז אָחִ֑יו וְאֶת־ קְמוּאֵ֖ל אֲבִ֥י אֲרָֽם׃
6 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.
את עוץ בכורו ואת בוז אחיו ואת קמואל אבי ארם
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: בכורו (first-born)
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 22:21
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.
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
עוּץ (uts) refers to Uz, a name associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a son of Aram and a son of Nahor. The term also denotes a region, likely east or southeast of Palestine, connected to the story of Job. The entries highlight Uz's meaning as 'wooded' and its various familial connections, but do not present significant disagreement.
עוּץ n.pr.
m.
(eldest) ‘son’ of Aram, = ‘son’ of Shem
eldest ‘son’ of Naḥor
Edomite name
loc. on Uz as vague name for E. country
base
H5780 עוּץ . (eldest) ‘son’ of Aram
. on Uz as vague name for E. country
5780 `Uwts oots
apparently from 5779; consultation; Uts, a son of Aram, also
a Seirite, and the regions settled by them.:--Uz.
see HEBREW for 05779
עוּץ (uts) — Uz.
A man of the Syrians living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.23;
son of: Aram (H0758);
brother of: Hul (H2343), Gether (H1666) and Mash (H4851)
§ Uz = "wooded"
1) son of Aram and grandson of Seth
2) son of Nahor by Milcah
3) an Edomite, son of Dishan and grandson of Seir
4) the country of Job; probably east and southeast of Palestine somewhere in the Arabian desert
עוּץ (uts) — Uz.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435);
brother of: Buz (H0938), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Bethuel (H1328A);
half-brother of: Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601)
§ Uz = "wooded"
1) son of Aram and grandson of Seth
2) son of Nahor by Milcah
3) an Edomite, son of Dishan and grandson of Seir
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Uz
Fertile land. (1.) The son of Aram, and grandson of Shem (Gen. 10:23; 1 Chr. 1:17).
(2.) One of the Horite “dukes” in the land of Edom (Gen. 36:28).
(3.) The eldest son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother (Gen. 22:21, R.V.).
The land in which Job dwelt, Job 1:1 Jer 25:20 La 4:21. The Seventy call it Ausitis. It appears to have been a region in Arabia Deserta, between Palestine, Idumaea, and the Euphrates, and most probably not far from the borders of Idumaea. It is uncertain whether its inhabitants were descendants of Uz the son of Aram, Huz the son of Nahor, or Uz the Horite, Ge 10:23 22:21 36:28. They appear to have had much knowledge of the true God and the principles of virtue and religion.
counsel; words
בְּכוֹר (bekor) means 'first-born' and can refer to both humans and animals. It denotes the eldest son or daughter and can also be used figuratively. The word is derived from a root that emphasizes the concept of being first or chief.
בְּכוֹר 122 n.m. first-born
men and women
animals
figurative
base
H1060 בְּכוֹר first-born
1060 bkowr bek-ore'
from 1069; firstborn; hence, chief:--eldest (son),
firstborn(-ling).
see HEBREW for 01069
בְּכוֹר (be.khor) — firstborn.
1) firstborn, firstling
1a) of men and women
1b) of animals
1c) noun of relation (fig.)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
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
בּוּז (buz) refers to a name associated with two figures in the Old Testament: the second son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and a man from the tribe of Gad. The name is linked to the meaning 'contempt.' It appears in Genesis 22:21 and 1 Chronicles 5:14, where it identifies family relations and tribal affiliation.
בּוּז n.pr.m.
2nd son of Nahor. Abraham's brother
a Gadite
base
H938 בּוּז . 2nd son of Nahor. Abraham's brother
. a Gadite
938 Buwz booz
the same as 937; Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an
Israelite:--Buz.
see HEBREW for 0937
בּוּז (buz) — Buz.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435);
brother of: Uz (H5780H), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Bethuel (H1328A);
half-brother of: Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601)
§ Buz = "contempt"
1) second son of Nahor, Abraham's nephew
2) a Gadite
בּוּז (buz) — Buz.
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.14;
father of: Jahdo (H3163)
§ Buz = "contempt"
1) second son of Nahor, Abraham's nephew
2) a Gadite
בּוּז (buz) — Buz.
§ Buz = "contempt"
a place in Arabia
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Buz
Contempt. (1.) The second son of Nahor and Milcah, and brother of Huz (Gen. 22:21). Elihu was one of his descendants (Job 32:2).
(2.) One of the chiefs of the tribe of Gad (1 Chr. 5:14).
(3.) A district in Arabia Petrea (Jer. 25:23).
(contempt). The second son of Milcah and Nahor. (Genesis 22:21) Elihu "the Buzite" was probably a descendant of Buz. A name occurring in the genealogies of the tribe of Gad. (1 Chronicles 5:14)
despised; plundered
אָח (ach) means 'brother' and encompasses a broad range of relationships, including literal siblings, half-brothers, and metaphorical kinship. It can refer to any male relative or compatriot, and it may also imply resemblance or reciprocal relationships. The term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, highlighting both familial and figurative connections.
אָח 630 n.m. brother
brother, born of same mother (& father)
indef. = relative
fig. of resemblance
in phr. one … another
base
H251 אָח brother
251 'ach awkh
a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of
literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance
(like 1)):--another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other.
Compare also the proper names beginning with "Ah-" or "Ahi-".
see HEBREW for 01
אָח (ach) — brother: male-sibling.
: male-sibling
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: male-relative.
: male-relative
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
אָח (ach) — brother: compatriot.
: compatriot
1) brother
1a) brother of same parents
1b) half-brother (same father)
1c) relative, kinship, same tribe
1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship)
1e) (fig.) of resemblance
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp3ms
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
קְמוּאֵל (Qmuw'el) means 'raised of God' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament. It identifies Kemuel as the son of Nahor and Milcah, the father of Aram, and also as a Levite and Ephraimite. The name appears in Genesis 22:21, Numbers 34:24, and 1 Chronicles 27:17, highlighting its connection to notable biblical figures.
קְמוּאֵל n.pr.m.
son of Nahor
Ephraimite
Levite
base
H7055 קְמוּאֵל . son of Nahor
. Ephraimite
. Levite
7055 Qmuw'el kem-oo-ale'
from 6965 and 410; raised of God; Kemuel, the name of a
relative of Abraham, and of two Israelites:--Kemuel.
see HEBREW for 06965
see HEBREW for 0410
קְמוּאֵל (qe.mu.el) — Kemuel.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435);
brother of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Bethuel (H1328A);
half-brother of: Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601);
father of: Aram (H0758H)
§ Kemuel = "raised of God"
1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
2) son of Shiphtan, prince of the tribe of Ephraim, and one of the 12 men selected to apportion the promised land between the tribes
3) Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the time of David
קְמוּאֵל (qe.mu.el) — Kemuel.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.24;
son of: Shiphtan (H8204)
§ Kemuel = "raised of God"
1) son of Nahor by Milcah and father of Aram
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Kemuel
Helper of God, or assembly of God. (1.) The third son of Nahor (Gen. 22:21).
(2.) Son of Shiphtan, appointed on behalf of the tribe of Ephraim to partition the land of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
(3.) A Levite (1 Chr. 27:17).
(congregation of God). The son of Nahor by Milcah, and father of Aram. (Genesis 22:21) (B.C. 1925.) The son of Shiptan, and prince of the tribe of Ephraim; one of the twelve men appointed by Moses to divide the land of Canaan. (Numbers 34:24) A Levite, father of Hashabiah, prince of the tribe in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:17) (B.C. 1014.)
God hath raised up, or established him
אָב (av) means 'father' and encompasses various roles such as the literal father of an individual, God as the father of His people, and the head of a household or clan. It can also refer to an ancestor, originator of a profession, or a figure of respect and protection. Notably, it can imply a ruler or chief in later contexts.
אָב 1101 n.m. father
father of individual
of God as father of his people
head of household, family or clan
ancestor
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
fig. of producer, generator
fig. of benevolence & protection
term of respect & honor
specif., ruler, chief (late)
base
H1 אָב father . father of individual
. of God as father of his people
. head of household, family or clan
. ancestor
. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
. fig. of producer, generator
. fig. of benevolence & protection
. term of respect & honor
. specif., ruler, chief (late)
1 'ab awb
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or
figurative and remote application):--chief,
(fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names
in "Abi-".
אָב (av) — father.
1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)
Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
אָב (av) — (Huram)-abi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16;
Combined with chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H)
אָב (av) — father of.
The father of Gibeon, also known as Abiel - a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N);
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֲרָם (Aram) refers to both a person and a region. It denotes the fifth son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and a descendant of Asher. The term also encompasses the Aramean people and their territory, primarily in Mesopotamia and northern Syria. The word is often associated with the meaning 'exalted' and appears in various contexts, including references to the land of Mesopotamia.
אֲרָם n.pr.m. Aram
5th son of Shem
grandson of Nahor
a descendant of Asher
—Elsewhere only of Aramæan people & land (= 1 supr.)
people, sg. coll. = the Aramæans, a leading branch of the Shemitic stock inhabiting Mesopotamia & northern Syria, in many tribes & settlements
less often clearly of land; also of particular divisions of territory א׳ נַהֲרַיִם ‘Mesopotamia,’ i.e. prob. land between Euphrates & Chaboras; cf. פַּדַּן א׳ Paddan-Aram
often indeterminate
base
H758 אֲרָם Aram . 5th son of Shem
. grandson of Nahor
. a descendant of Asher
—Elsewhere only of Aramæan people & land (= 1 supr.) . people, sg. coll. = the Aramæans, a leading branch of the Shemitic stock inhabiting Mesopotamia & northern Syria, in many tribes & settlements
. less often clearly of land; also of particular divisions of territory א׳ נַהֲרַיִם ‘Mesopotamia,’ i.e. prob. land between Euphrates & Chaboras; cf. פַּדַּן א׳ Paddan-Aram
. often indeterminate
758 'Aram arawm'
from the same as 759; the highland; Aram or Syria, and its
inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of
Nahor, and of an Israelite:--Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria,
Syrians.
see HEBREW for 0759
אֲרָם (a.ram) — Aram.
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 Lud (H3865);
father of: Uz (H5780), Hul (H2343), Gether (H1666) and Mash (H4851)
§ Aram or Arameans = "exalted"
1) Aram or Syrian nation
2) the Syrian or Aramean people
Aram = "exalted"
n m
3) fifth son of Shem
4) a grandson of Nahor
5) a descendant of Asher
אֲרָם (a.ram) — Aram.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Gen.22.21;
son of: Kemuel (H7055)
§ Aram or Arameans = "exalted"
1) Aram or Syrian nation
2) the Syrian or Aramean people
Aram = "exalted"
n m
3) fifth son of Shem
4) a grandson of Nahor
5) a descendant of Asher
אֲרָם (a.ram) — Syria.
§ Aram or Arameans = "exalted"
Aram or Syrian nation
אֲרָם (a.ram) — Aram.
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
Aram
The son of Shem (Gen. 10:22); according to Gen. 22:21, a grandson of Nahor. In Matt. 1:3, 4, and Luke 3:33, this word is the Greek form of Ram, the father of Amminadab (1 Chr. 2:10).
The word means high, or highlands, and as the name of a country denotes that elevated region extending from the northeast of Palestine to the Euphrates. It corresponded generally with the Syria and Mesopotamia of the Greeks and Romans. In Gen. 25:20; 31:20, 24; Deut. 26:5, the word “Syrian” is properly “Aramean” (R.V., marg.).…
(high). The name by which the Hebrews designated, generally, the country lying to the northeast of Palestine; the great mass of that high tableland which, rising with sudden abruptness from the Jordan and the very margin of the Lake of Gennesaret, stretched at an elevation of no less than 2000 feet above the level of the sea, to the banks of the Euphrates itself. Throughout the Authorized Version the word is, with only a very few exceptions, rendered, as in the Vulgate and LXX., SYRIA. Its earliest occurrence in the book of Genesis is in the form of Aram-naharaim , i.e. the "highland of or between the two rivers." (Genesis 24:10) Authorized Version "Mesopotamia." In the later history we meet with a number of small nations or kingdoms forming parts of the general land of Aram; but as Damascus increased in importance it gradually…
1. The name of three men in the Bible: a son of Shem, Ge 10:22, a grandson of Nahor, Ge 22:21, and an ancestor of our Lord, Ru 4:19 1Ch 2:10 Mt 1:3 Lu 3:33 2. Nearly synonymous with Syria; the Hebrew name of the whole region northeast of Palestine, extending from the Tigris on the east nearly to the Mediterranean on the west, and to the Taurus range on the north. It was named after Aram the son of Shem. Thus defined, it includes also Mesopotamia, which the Hebrews named Aram-naharaim, Aram of the two rivers, Ge…