אַלְמוֹדָד (al.mo.dad)
al.mo.dad
Almodad
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Almodad appears only twice in Scripture, listed among the descendants of Joktan in Genesis 10:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:20. The name itself is interpreted as "not measured," a meaning that aligns with other names in this lineage which often reflect geographical or tribal characteristics.
These verses serve as genealogical records, placing Almodad within the broader family tree of Shem. He is identified as the brother of notable figures such as Sheba and Ophir, regions frequently associated with wealth and trade in ancient texts. His inclusion highlights the extensive reach of Joktan’s descendants across the southern Arabian peninsula.
While the narrative does not detail Almodad’s personal actions, his presence in these lists underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical history. The repetition of this name in both Genesis and Chronicles emphasizes the continuity of these family lines across different historical periods.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Almodad appears in two brief genealogical lists within the Bible, recorded as a son of Joktan and brother to figures like Sheba and Ophir. These names often point to regions known for trade and resources in the ancient world. While we do not know his personal story, his inclusion reminds us that every name in Scripture matters.
These records show how God preserves history through families and lineages. The repetition of Almodad in both Genesis and Chronicles highlights the reliability of these accounts across generations. For believers today, this underscores the value of heritage and the careful preservation of truth over time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Almodad2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד2×
Key Verses
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Genesis 10:26
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
This verse places Almodad in the Table of Nations, linking him to the broader spread of Shem's descendants.
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I Chronicles 1:20
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
The repetition here confirms the continuity of Joktan's lineage for later Israelite readers.