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Genesis 10:14

What does Genesis 10:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 10:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 10:14 means

This verse continues the lineage of Mizraim, listing Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphtorim, with a significant parenthetical note that the Philistines originated from the Casluhim. This explicit connection to the Philistines is crucial, as they become prominent adversaries of Israel in later biblical narratives. It illuminates their ancestral roots within the Hamitic line, explaining their presence in the land of Canaan. This detail exemplifies how this chapter sets the stage for future interactions between these nations and God's chosen people.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (whence went forth the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (whence went forth the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Pathrusim and Casluhim and Caphtorim, from whom came the Philistines.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim, (whence have come out Philistim,) and the Caphtorim.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Phetrusim, and Chasluim; of whom came forth the Philistines, and the Capthorim.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim, out of whom came the Philistines, and the Caphtorim.

Context

This verse continues the enumeration of Mizraim's descendants, completing that branch of Ham's family tree. The significant parenthetical note about the Philistines' origin is a key detail, connecting this early genealogy to later biblical events. This specific clarification foreshadows future interactions, making the historical frame of the 'Table of Nations' particularly relevant.

v.13And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

v.14This passage

v.15And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Deuteronomy 2:23

    And the Avvim, that dwelt in villages as far as Gaza, the Caphtorim, that came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)

  • Jeremiah 47:4

    because of the day that cometh to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every helper that remaineth: for Jehovah will destroy the Philistines, the remnant of the isle of Caphtor.

  • Amos 9:7

    Are ye not as the children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith Jehovah. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt, and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

  • 1 Chronicles 1:12

    and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whence came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

  • Isaiah 11:11

    And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord will set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, that shall remain, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

  • Jeremiah 44:1

    The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews that dwelt in the land of Egypt, that dwelt at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Memphis, and in the country of Pathros, saying,

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