Lexical Definition
עַלְוָה ʻAlvâh (al-vaw') Alvah N:N-M-P
or עַליָה ʻAlyâh (al-yaw'); the same as עַלְוָה
Aliah, Alvah.
- § Aliah or Alvah = "evil"
- Alvah or Aljah, an Idumaean
1) a duke of Edom
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עַֽלְוָ֖ה | Alvah | Gen.36.40 • 1Chr.1.51 |
| Γώλα | Alvah | LXX.Gen.36.40 |
| Αλουά | Aliah | LXX.1Chr.1.51 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.40
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עַלְוָה proper name, masculine in Edom Gen 36:40 (P) = 1Chr 1:51 Qr (Kt עליה), ᵐ5 Γωλα; ᵐ5LChronicles Αλουα.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:40 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:51 |
Profile
Male • From Edom • Edomite chief, descendant of Esau
Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Alvah was an Edomite chief, a descendant of Esau through his son Eliphaz. (Gen.36.40; 1Ch.1.51)
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.40;
- referred to as Alvah or Alvah (=Qere. Ketiv= Aliah, KJV= Aliah) עַלְוָה.
Alvah is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, the son of Isaac and the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), who became the ancestor of the Edomites. He is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, descended from Esau through his son Eliphaz. (Gen.36.40; 1Ch.1.51)
The genealogy in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1 traces the descendants of Esau and their settlement in the region of Seir, which later became known as Edom. It provides a record of the chiefs and clans that emerged from Esau's lineage.
Apart from being listed as an Edomite chief, no further details are provided about Alvah's life, his role within the clan, or any significant events associated with him.
The mention of Alvah in the genealogies serves to document the growth and organization of the Edomite people, who became a significant nation in the region. It also highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants, including those through Esau, would become great nations.
All entries for Alvah: עַלְוָה