Original Word: אֱדֹם
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: adom
Pronunciation: ah-DOME
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-dome')
Definition: Red
Meaning: rosy

red, ruddy

From 'adam; rosy -- red, ruddy.

see HEBREW 'adam

Word Origin
from the same as adom
Definition
red
NASB Translation
red (7), ruddy (1).

אָדֹם adjective red — ׳א Isaiah 63:2; Zechariah 1:8 + Genesis 25:30 (twice in verse), see below; אָדוֺם Songs 5:10; feminine אֲדֻמָּה Numbers 19:2, plural אֲדֻמִּים 2 Kings 3:22 2t.; — ruddy, red, of man Songs 5:10; horse Zechariah 1:8 (twice in verse) ("" שָׂרֹק compare Assyrian Dl^{W 87}) Zechariah 6:2 ("" שָׁחֹר); heifer Numbers 19:2; water 2 Kings 3:22 (כַּדָּם ׳א); compare as substantive red, redness on garment Isaiah 63:2; הָאָדֹם = the (red) lentils Genesis 25:30 (twice in verse), but read הָאֱדֹם see below; compare also מַעֲלֶה.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָדֹם (adom), meaning "to be red" or "ruddy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for Edom is Ἐδώμ (Edom), which appears in the Septuagint and the New Testament. It is referenced in passages such as Mark 3:8, where people from Edom come to hear Jesus.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the term "Edom" as it appears in the Hebrew Bible, highlighting its historical, geographical, and theological significance.

Usage: The word "Edom" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to both the geographical region located to the southeast of Israel and the descendants of Esau, who settled in that area. It is often associated with the color red, which is linked to Esau's appearance at birth and the red stew for which he sold his birthright.

Context: • Edom as a Person: The name "Edom" is closely associated with Esau, the elder twin brother of Jacob. Esau was called Edom after he sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal of red lentil stew (Genesis 25:30). The name reflects his ruddy complexion and the red stew.
• Edom as a Nation: The descendants of Esau became known as the Edomites, a significant group in the biblical narrative. The Edomites settled in the region south of the Dead Sea, an area characterized by its red sandstone cliffs. This territory, known as Edom, was often in conflict with Israel throughout biblical history.
• Biblical References: The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) mentions Edom in various contexts, highlighting its interactions with Israel. For example, in Numbers 20:14-21, the Israelites request passage through Edom during their wilderness journey, but the Edomites refuse. In Obadiah 1:1-21, the prophet Obadiah delivers a message of judgment against Edom for its pride and hostility towards Israel.
• Symbolism and Prophecy: Edom is often used symbolically in the Bible to represent nations opposed to God's people. Prophecies against Edom, such as those found in Isaiah 34 and Jeremiah 49, emphasize divine retribution for their actions against Israel.

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