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Mizraim
The dual form of matzor, meaning a “mound” or “fortress,” the name of a people descended from Ham (Gen. 10:6, 13; 1 Chr. 1:8, 11). It was the name generally given by the Hebrews to the land of Egypt (q.v.), and may denote the two Egypts, the Upper and the Lower. The modern Arabic name for Egypt is Muzr.
In the Bible
5
Verses where Mizraim is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:8
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
- 1 Chronicles 1:11
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
- Genesis 10:6
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
- Genesis 10:13
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
- Genesis 50:11
When the Canaanites of the land saw the mourning at the threshing floor of Atad, they said, “This is a solemn ceremony of mourning by the Egyptians.” Thus the place across the Jordan is called Abel-mizraim.
Scripture on Mizraim
3
Entries that reference Mizraim
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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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