King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.
Complete Jewish Bible:
the Patrusim, the Kasluchim (from whom came the P’lishtim) and the Kaftorim.
Berean Standard Bible:
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.
American Standard Version:
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (whence went forth the Philistines), and Caphtorim.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Pathrusim{H6625}, and Casluhim{H3695},(out of whom came{H3318} Philistim{H6430},) and Caphtorim{H3732}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 47:4
- Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, [and] to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.
Amos 9:7
- [Are] ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. 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, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.
Deuteronomy 2:23
- And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, [even] unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)
Jeremiah 44:1
- ¶ The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying,
Isaiah 11:11
- And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, 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.
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Commentary for Genesis 10:14
Genesis 10:14 is a verse from the "Table of Nations," a section in the Book of Genesis that outlines the descendants of Noah's sons and the populations that spread out over the earth after the Great Flood. This verse specifically names three groups of people—the Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphtorim—as part of the lineage of Mizraim, who is traditionally associated with Egypt.
The Pathrusim are believed to have inhabited Upper Egypt, with "Pathrusim" meaning "southland" in Hebrew, which corresponds to the region of Pathros mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. The Casluhim are less mentioned in the biblical text, but they are significant as the ancestors of the Philistines, a people group known for their conflicts with the Israelites during the period of the Judges and the early monarchy. The Philistines, or Philistim, were a sea-faring group that settled along the coastal plain of what is now modern-day Israel and the Gaza Strip.
The Caphtorim are also an intriguing group, as they are often associated with the island of Crete or a region in the Aegean Sea, based on various ancient sources. The mention of Caphtorim in this verse suggests a connection between the Aegean peoples and those in the Near East, reflecting the complex migrations and interactions of early civilization.
In summary, Genesis 10:14 provides a snapshot of ancient ethnic and geographic distributions, linking the biblical narrative with historical populations. It reflects the early post-Flood world's ethnic diversity and migration patterns, setting the stage for the historical and cultural backdrop of much of the Old Testament. This verse underscores the Bible's interest in genealogies and the interconnectedness of different peoples in the ancient world, which would have been relevant to the Israelites' understanding of their own identity and heritage.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6625
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּתְרֻסִי
Transliteration: Pathruçîy
Pronunciation: path-roo-see'
Description: patrial from פַּתְרוֹס; a Pathrusite, or inhabitant of Pathros; Pathrusim. - Strong's Number: H3695
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּסְלֻחִים
Transliteration: Kaçluchîym
Pronunciation: kas-loo'-kheem
Description: a plural probably of foreign derivation; Casluchim, a people cognate to the Egyptians; Casluhim. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - Strong's Number: H6430
There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּלִשְׁתִּי
Transliteration: Pᵉlishtîy
Pronunciation: pel-ish-tee'
Description: patrial from פְּלֶשֶׁת; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth; Philistine. - Strong's Number: H3732
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּפְתֹּרִי
Transliteration: Kaphtôrîy
Pronunciation: kaf-to-ree'
Description: patrial from כַּפְתֹּר; a Caphtorite (collectively) or native of Caphtor; Caphthorim, Caphtorim(-s).