Genesis 10:7

King James Version:

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And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Kush were S’va, Havilah, Savta, Ra‘mah and Savt’kha. The sons of Ra‘mah were Sh’va and D’dan.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

American Standard Version:

And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Cush^{H3568}; Seba^{H5434}, and Havilah^{H2341}, and Sabtah^{H5454}, and Raamah^{H7484}, and Sabtecha^{H5455}: and the sons^{H1121} of Raamah^{H7484}; Sheba^{H7614}, and Dedan^{H1719}.

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Commentary for Genesis 10:7

1. **Themes:**
- **Genealogy and Expansion:** Genesis 10:7 is part of the "Table of Nations," which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood. This verse specifically details the lineage of Cush, a son of Ham, and his descendants. It emphasizes the populating and spreading out of different peoples and nations across the earth after the flood, reflecting the theme of human expansion and diversification.
- **Human Geography:** The names listed represent various tribal or ethnic groups that were known to the ancient Israelites. These genealogies often served to explain the origins of different peoples and their relationships to one another.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Post-Diluvian World:** The verse is set in the context of the early post-flood world, where Noah's descendants are repopulating the earth. This chapter is crucial for understanding the biblical perspective on the origins of nations and ethnic groups known to the ancient Hebrews.
- **Ancient Near Eastern Peoples:** The names mentioned in the verse correspond to regions and peoples in the ancient Near East. For example, Cush is traditionally associated with the land south of Egypt, often identified with Nubia or Ethiopia. Seba and Sheba might refer to regions or peoples in Africa or Arabia, while Havilah could be a region known for its wealth (mentioned earlier in Genesis in relation to the Garden of Eden). Raamah and Dedan are associated with areas in Arabia.
- **Cultural and Trade Relations:** The mention of these names also reflects the cultural and trade interactions between the Israelites and their neighbors. Understanding these genealogies provided a context for the historical, political, and economic relationships in the ancient world.

In summary, Genesis 10:7 is part of a broader section of Genesis that traces the ancestry of nations, highlighting the dispersion and diversification of humanity after the flood. It reflects the historical understanding of the ancient Israelites regarding their neighboring peoples and the geopolitical landscape of their time.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3568
   There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כּוּשׁ
   Transliteration: Kûwsh
   Pronunciation: koosh
   Description: probably of foreign origin; Cush (or Ethiopia), the name of a son of Ham, and of his territory; also of an Israelite; Chush, Cush, Ethiopia.
   
3. Strong's Number: H5434
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סְבָא
   Transliteration: Çᵉbâʼ
   Pronunciation: seb-aw'
   Description: of foreign origin; Seba, a son of Cush, and the country settled by him; Seba.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2341
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲוִילָה
   Transliteration: Chăvîylâh
   Pronunciation: khav-ee-law'
   Description: probably from חוּל; circular; Chavilah, the name of two or three eastern regions; also perhaps of two men; Havilah.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5454
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סַבְתָּא
   Transliteration: Çabtâʼ
   Pronunciation: sab-taw'
   Description: or סַבְתָּה; probably of foreign derivation; Sabta or Sabtah, the name of a son of Cush, and the country occupied by his posterity; Sabta, Sabtah.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7484
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רַעְמָה
   Transliteration: Raʻmâh
   Pronunciation: rah-maw'
   Description: the same as רַעְמָה; Ramah, the name of a grandson of Ham, and of a place (perhaps founded by him); Raamah.
   
7. Strong's Number: H5455
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סַבְתְּכָא
   Transliteration: Çabtᵉkâʼ
   Pronunciation: sab-tek-aw'
   Description: probably of foreign derivation; Sabteca, the name of a son of Cush, and the region settled by him; Sabtecha, Sabtechah.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7614
   There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁבָא
   Transliteration: Shᵉbâʼ
   Pronunciation: sheb-aw'
   Description: of foreign origin; Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an Ethiopian district; Sheba, Sabeans.
   
9. Strong's Number: H1719
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דְּדָן
   Transliteration: Dᵉdân
   Pronunciation: ded-awn'
   Description: or (prolonged) דְּדָנֶה; (Ezekiel 25:13), of uncertain derivation; Dedan, the name of two Cushites and of their territory; Dedan.