The meaning of “גַּעְתָּם”

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

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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.”
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.”
1 Chronicles 1:36	“The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis2

1 Chronicles1

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