Genesis 10:23
What does Genesis 10:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 10:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 10:23 means
This verse details the sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. These names signify specific subgroups that originated from the Aramean branch of Shem's family. The Arameans were a prominent people known for their language and their presence in various regions of the Near East. This further elaborates on the detailed diversification of Shem's descendants, showing the extensive branching of nations from a common ancestor. It emphasizes the broad reach of Shem's lineage.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the sons of Aram: Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the sons of Aram: Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the sons of Aram: Uz and Hul and Gether and Mash.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And sons of Aram <FI>are<Fi> Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The sons of Aram: Us, and Hull, and Gether; and Mes.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And the sons of Aram: Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
Context
This verse continues the lineage within Shem's family, specifically focusing on the descendants of Aram. This detail maintains the systematic unfolding of the 'Table of Nations,' providing further layers to the genealogical record. It contributes to the overall comprehensiveness of Shem's family before returning to the main line of Arpachshad, which is most significant.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 25:20
and all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Gaza, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;
- Job 1:1
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and turned away from evil.
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