King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same [is] a great city.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and Resen between Ninveh and Kelach — that one is the great city.
Berean Standard Bible:
and Resen, which is between Nineveh and the great city of Calah.
American Standard Version:
and Resen between Nineveh and Calah (the same is the great city).
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Resen{H7449} between Nineveh{H5210} and Calah{H3625}: the same is a great{H1419} city{H5892}.
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Commentary for Genesis 10:12
Genesis 10:12 is part of the "Table of Nations" in the Bible, which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons and the populations that dispersed after the failed attempt to build the Tower of Babel. This verse specifically mentions Resen, a city situated between Nineveh and Calah, both prominent cities in ancient Assyria. The significance of Resen being described as "a great city" suggests its importance in the region, likely in terms of size, influence, or both.
In the historical context, Nineveh and Calah (also known as Nimrud) were indeed major Assyrian cities. Nineveh eventually became the capital of the Assyrian Empire and was known for its grandeur and wealth. The mention of Resen adds to our understanding of the urban development and political landscape of the ancient Near East. However, unlike Nineveh and Calah, Resen's exact location remains uncertain, and it is not as well-documented in extra-biblical sources.
The verse reflects the theme of human expansion and city-building following the dispersion of peoples after the confusion of languages at Babel, as narrated in Genesis 11. It also underscores the biblical interest in genealogies and the spread of nations, setting the stage for the subsequent stories in the Bible, including the call of Abram (Abraham) in Genesis 12. This verse emphasizes the growth of civilization and the establishment of urban centers, which would become pivotal in the historical and prophetic narratives of the Old Testament.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7449
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֶסֶן
Transliteration: Reçen
Pronunciation: reh'-sen
Description: the same as רֶסֶן; Resen, a place in Assyrian; Resen. - Strong's Number: H5210
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִינְוֵה
Transliteration: Nîynᵉvêh
Pronunciation: nee-nev-ay'
Description: of foreign origin; Nineveh, the capital of Assyria; Nineveh. - Strong's Number: H3625
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּלַח
Transliteration: Kelach
Pronunciation: keh'-lakh
Description: the same as כֶּלַח; Kelach, a place in Assyria; Calah. - Strong's Number: H1419
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּדוֹל
Transliteration: gâdôwl
Pronunciation: gaw-dole'
Description: or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from גָּדַל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.