Genesis 25:15
Genesis 25:15 in Multiple Translations
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadad, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadad and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Hadar, and Tema, Ietur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:
Hadar, and Thema, and Jethur, and Naphis, and Cedma.
Hadar, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Nafish, and Kedemah.
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Genesis 25:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֲדַ֣ד
וְ/תֵימָ֔א
יְט֥וּר
נָפִ֖ישׁ
וָ/קֵֽדְמָה
חֲדַ֣ד
Chădad
H2301
Hadad
N-proper
וְ/תֵימָ֔א
Têymâʼ
H8485
Tema
Conj | N-proper
יְט֥וּר
Yᵉṭûwr
H3195
Jetur
N-proper
נָפִ֖ישׁ
Nâphîysh
H5305
Naphish
N-proper
וָ/קֵֽדְמָה
Qêdᵉmâh
H6929
Kedemah
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:15
חֲדַ֣ד
Chădad
H2301
"Hadad"
N-proper
Hadad was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 25:15 as a son of Ishmael. His name means mighty, and he was a leader among the Ishmaelites.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) Another spelling of cha.dar (חֲדַר "Hadad" H2301) § Hadad = "mighty" a son of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:30.
וְ/תֵימָ֔א
Têymâʼ
H8485
"Tema"
Conj | N-proper
Tema refers to a son of Ishmael and the desert region he settled. It appears in Genesis as a place name. This area is associated with Ishmael's descendants.
Definition: § Tema = "desert" the land settled by Tema the son of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Tema. See also: Genesis 25:15; Job 6:19; Isaiah 21:14.
יְט֥וּר
Yᵉṭûwr
H3195
"Jetur"
N-proper
Jetur was a son of Ishmael, and his name means 'enclosed'. His descendants lived east of the Jordan and were known for their conflicts with Israel. The name Jetur is also linked to the region of Ituraea.
Definition: § Jetur = "enclosed" a son of Ishmael whose descendants warred with Israel east of the Jordan 1a) also called 'Ituraea'
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Jetur. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31; 1 Chronicles 5:19.
נָפִ֖ישׁ
Nâphîysh
H5305
"Naphish"
N-proper
Naphish was a son of Ishmael and his descendants were a group of Arabs. The name means refreshment, and Naphish was a brother of several other notable figures in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Kedemah (H6929) and Mahalath (H4258) § Naphish or Nephish = "refreshment" 1) the next to last son of Ishmael 2) an Arabian tribe
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Naphish. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31; 1 Chronicles 5:19.
וָ/קֵֽדְמָה
Qêdᵉmâh
H6929
"Kedemah"
Conj | N-proper
Kedemah was a son of Ishmael, mentioned in Genesis 25:15, and was part of a large family of brothers. He is also called Nodab in 1 Chronicles 5:19. Kedemah was an important figure in the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.15; son of: Ishmael (H3458); brother of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305) and Mahalath (H4258); also called Nodab at 1Ch.5.19; Also named: no.dav (נוֹדָ֑ב "Nodab" H5114) § Kedemah = "original" the youngest son of Ishmael
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Kedemah. See also: Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31.
Study Notes — Genesis 25:15
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- Genesis 25:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
- Sermons on Genesis 25:15
Context — The Descendants of Ishmael
13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
14Mishma, Dumah, Massa,
15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16These were the sons of Ishmael, and these were their names by their villages and encampments—twelve princes of their tribes. 17Ishmael lived a total of 137 years. Then he breathed his last and died, and was gathered to his people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 5:19 | They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. |
| 2 | Job 2:11 | Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. |
Genesis 25:15 Summary
Genesis 25:15 lists the names of five of Ishmael's sons: Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. This verse is part of a larger section that provides a genealogical record of Ishmael's descendants, which is important for understanding the biblical narrative. As we read this verse, we can remember that God is faithful to His promises, just as He was to Ishmael and his family (Genesis 17:20, Genesis 25:16). By listing the names of Ishmael's sons, the Bible reminds us that every person is significant and has a place in God's story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the individuals listed in Genesis 25:15?
The individuals listed in Genesis 25:15 are Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah, who are the sons of Ishmael, as mentioned in the preceding verses, Genesis 25:13 and Genesis 25:14.
What is the significance of listing the sons of Ishmael in the book of Genesis?
The listing of the sons of Ishmael in Genesis 25:13-15 serves to provide a genealogical record of Ishmael's descendants, which is important for understanding the biblical narrative and the relationships between various nations and tribes, as seen in Genesis 17:20 and Genesis 25:16.
How do the sons of Ishmael relate to the overall story of the Bible?
The sons of Ishmael, including those listed in Genesis 25:15, play a role in the biblical story as they are part of the larger family of Abraham, and their descendants are mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Psalms 83:6 and Isaiah 21:13-17.
What can we learn from the names and the number of sons Ishmael had?
The fact that Ishmael had twelve sons, as listed in Genesis 25:13-15, may indicate that God was fulfilling His promise to make Ishmael a great nation, as stated in Genesis 17:20, and the names of his sons may provide insight into the cultural and geographical context of the time, as seen in Genesis 25:16.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of Ishmael's sons in Genesis 25:15 reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How do the descendants of Ishmael, including those listed in Genesis 25:15, fit into the broader story of God's redemption of humanity?
- What can we learn from the fact that Ishmael's sons are listed by name in the biblical record, and how does this relate to our own understanding of our place in God's story?
- In what ways can we see God's sovereignty and providence at work in the lives of Ishmael and his sons, as described in Genesis 25:15 and surrounding verses?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:15
Hadar and Tema,.... From the first of these the city Adra in Arabia Petraea, and from the other the city Themma in Arabia Deserta, both mentioned by Ptolemy (r), may be thought to have their names;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:15
Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: Tema , [Septuagint, Theman] - the ninth son of Ishmael, a town and district of the province of Nejd, in the northeast of Arabia, and in the great tribe of Beni Teman.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
Tema gave his name to the city and country of Tema, or Teman, 6:19 . Jetur, the father of the Itureans, as may be gathered from .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
Genesis 25:15 Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:Ver. 15. Naphish, and Kedemah.] Twelve in all, princes of their tribes, as was promised. See, saith one, here, what God can do for a poor boy sent out with a bottle of water on his back. God "setteth the solitary in families"; "he raiseth the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set him among princes," &c. B. Babington.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
Verse 15. Hadar] This name should be read Hadad as in 1 Chronicles 1:30. This reading is supported by more than three hundred MSS., versions, and printed editions. See Clarke on Genesis 25:18. Tema] Supposed to be a place in Arabia Deserta, the same of which Job speaks, Job 6:19. Jetur] From whom came the Itureans, who occupied a small tract of country beyond Jordan, which was afterwards possessed by the half-tribe of Manasseh. Naphish] These are evidently the same people mentioned 1 Chronicles 5:19, who, with the Itureans and the people of Nadab, assisted the Hagarenes against the Israelites, but were overcome by the two tribes of Reuben and Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. Kedemah] Probably the descendants of this person dwelt at Kedemoth, a place mentioned Deuteronomy 2:26. I wish the reader to observe, that concerning those ancient tribes mentioned here or elsewhere in the Pentateuch little is known; nor of their places of settlement have we more certain information. On this subject many learned men have toiled hard with but little fruit of their labour.
Those who wish to enter into discussions of this nature must consult Bochart's Geographia Sacra, Calmet, &c.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:15
15. Hadad] The name of a Syrian god; cf. Hadad (1 Kings 11:14) and Ben-hadad (1 Kings 20:1 ff.). It occurs again Genesis 36:35; Genesis 36:39. Tema] A famous locality—modern Teima—on the trade-route between Syria and Yemen = S. Arabia, mentioned in Isaiah 21:14; Job 6:19. Jetur] Mentioned along with Naphish in 1 Chronicles 5:19. Jetur has usually been identified with the people known as the Ituraeans, who dwelt in the anti-Lebanon district. In the Roman period they were particularly famous as archers.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:15
13-15. The names — We find scattered notices of these names in later books.
Sermons on Genesis 25:15
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Needed: True Friends by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the significance of true friendship in times of distress, using the story of Job and his friends as a cautionary tale. While Job's friends initially showed |