Lexical Definition
עֲנָמִים ʻĂnâmîym (an-aw-meem') Anamim N:N-M-P / N:N-M-PG
as if plural of some Egyptian word
Anamim.
- § Anamim = "affliction of the waters"
- Anamim, a son of Mizraim and his descendants, with their country
1) a tribe of Egyptians
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֲנָמִ֛ים | Anamites | Gen.10.13 • 1Chr.1.11 |
| Αινομίμ | Anamim | LXX.1Chr.1.11 |
| Αινειαμιείμ | Anamim | LXX.Gen.10.13 |
Extended Information
- People descended from Anam of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13 descended from Egypt (מִצְרַיִם); along with Ludim (לוּדִי), Lehabim (לְהָבִים), Naphtuhim (נַפְתֻּחִים), Pathrusim (פַּתְרֻסִי), Casluhim (כַּסְלֻחִים) and Caphtorim (כַּפְתֹּרִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֲנָמִים proper name, of a people in (or near) Egypt Gen 10:13 = 1Chr 1:11, Αινειαμιειμ, Αινεμετιειμ, etc.; form dubious and locality unknown, see conjectures in Di.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 10:13 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:11 |
Profile
Group • Early nation • Descendants of Mizraim, son of Ham
People from Anam(?)
The Anamim were a people group descended from Mizraim, the son of Ham, and are listed among the nations in the Table of Nations.
- People from Anam(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13;
- only referred to as Anamim עֲנָמִים;
- descended from Egypt מִצְרַיִם along with Ludim לוּדִי, Lehabim לְהָבִים, Naphtuhim נַפְתֻּחִים, Pathrusim פַּתְרֻסִי, Casluhim כַּסְלֻחִים and Caphtorim כַּפְתֹּרִי.
The Anamim were a people group mentioned in the Table of Nations, a genealogical record found in both Genesis and 1 Chronicles. They are listed as descendants of Mizraim, who was a son of Ham and grandson of Noah. The Table of Nations provides insight into the various people groups that emerged after the Flood and their geographical distribution.
Little is known about the specific identity or location of the Anamim, as they are not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. Some scholars suggest that they may have settled in the region of North Africa, possibly in the area of modern-day Libya or Tunisia, based on their association with other descendants of Mizraim. However, due to the lack of further biblical or historical evidence, the exact identity and location of the Anamim remain uncertain.
All entries for Anamim: עֲנָמִים