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Moab
Moab in the Bible — son of Lot and forebear of the Moabites (GEN 19:37). Moab belonged to the tribe of Moabite. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “of his father”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Moabite
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Moabproper name
- Hebrew
- מוֹאָ֑ב
- Transliteration
- moav
- Meaning
- from father
- Greek
- Μωαβ
- Reference
- GEN 19:37
- Strong's
- H4124
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Moab in the Bible?
Moab is described in the Bible as son of Lot and forebear of the Moabites (GEN 19:37). Moab belonged to the tribe of Moabite.
What does the name Moab mean?
The name Moab means “of his father” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.