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The meaning of גַּעְתָּם

Understanding Gaʻtâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain derivation Gatam. - § Gatam = "a burnt valley" - Gatam, an Edomite 1) fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of...

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גַּעְתָּם

Phoneticgah-tawm'
TransliterationGaʻtâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation Gatam. - § Gatam = "a burnt valley" - Gatam, an Edomite 1) fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the dukes of Eliphaz

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 36:11

And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

Word: גַּעְתָּם (Gaʻtâm)
Genesis 36:16

Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.

Word: גַּעְתָּם (Gaʻtâm)
1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.

Word: גַּעְתָּם (Gaʻtâm)

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