Lexical Definition
מִזָּה Mizzâh (miz-zaw') Mizzah N:N-M-P
probably from an unused root meaning to faint with fear; terror
Mizzah.
- § Mizzah = "fear"
- Mizzah, an Edomite
1) son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִזָּ֑ה | Mizzah | Gen.36.17 |
| וּמִזָּֽה | and Mizzah | 1Chr.1.37 |
| וּמִזָּ֑ה | and Mizzah | Gen.36.13 |
| Μοζέ | Mizzah | LXX.Gen.36.13 • LXX.Gen.36.17 |
| Μαζέ | Mizzah | LXX.1Chr.1.37 |
Extended Information
- A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13
- son of: Reuel (רְעוּאֵל)
- brother of: Nahath (נַחַת), Zerah (זֶרַח) and Shammah (שַׁמָּה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מִזָּה proper name, masculine grandson of Esau Gen 36:13; Gen 36:17 (ᵐ5 Μοζε); 1Chr 1:37 (ᵐ5 Ομοζε, ᵐ5L Μαζε). [מָ֫זוּ], מְזָוֵינוּ see זוה. מְזוּזָה see זוז. מָזוֺן see זון. I. מָזוֺר see III. זוּר II. מָזוֺר see II.מזר infra. below
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:13 · 36:17 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:37 |
Profile
Male • An Edomite • A grandson of Esau and a chief of Edom.
Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Mizzah was a grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom listed in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
- A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13;
- only referred to as Mizzah מִזָּה;
- son of Reuel רְעוּאֵל;
- a brother of Nahath נַחַת, Zerah זֶרַח and Shammah שַׁמָּה.
Mizzah is mentioned in Genesis 36:13,17 and 1 Chronicles 1:37 as one of the grandsons of Esau and a chief of Edom. He was the son of Reuel, who was one of Esau's sons by his wife Basemath.
The genealogies in these passages list the descendants of Esau, who was also known as Edom, and provide insight into the family structure and leadership of the Edomite people. Mizzah is named among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and influence within the tribe.
As a grandson of Esau, Mizzah was part of the second generation of Edomites and likely played a role in the establishment and growth of the Edomite kingdom. The Edomites were closely related to the Israelites, as Esau was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel), but they often had a contentious relationship throughout their history.
Apart from being listed in these genealogies, no further details are provided about Mizzah's life, achievements, or specific role as a chief of Edom. However, his inclusion in these records highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near East.
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