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Judith

Judith in the Bible — daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and wife of Esau (GEN 26:34). Judith belonged to the tribe of Hittite. Referenced in 8 scripture passages.

Name meaning: same as Judah

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Gender
female
Tribe
Hittite
Scripture References
8 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
6 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Judithproper name
Hebrew
יְהוּדִ֔ית
Transliteration
yəhudiyt
Greek
Ιουδιν
Reference
GEN 26:34
Strong's
H3067
Oholibamahproper name
Hebrew
אָהֳלִיבָמָה
Transliteration
ahaliybamah
Meaning
[my] tent is a high place
Greek
Ελιβεμα
Reference
GEN 36:2
Strong's
H173

Family & Relationships (6)

wife

Esau(GEN 26:34)

daughter

Beeri(GEN 26:34)

granddaughter

Zibeon(GEN 36:2)

mother

Jeush(GEN 36:5)
Jalam(GEN 36:5)
Korah(GEN 36:5)

Notes

also called Oholibama (GEN 36:2)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Judith in the Bible?

Judith is described in the Bible as daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and wife of Esau (GEN 26:34). Judith belonged to the tribe of Hittite.

What does the name Judith mean?

The name Judith means “same as Judah” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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