Hebrew Word Study
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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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |