לְאֻמִּ֑ים (le.um.mim)
le.um.mim
Leummim
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Leummim appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Genesis 25:3 as a son of Dedan and grandson of Jokshan. It identifies a specific clan or tribe within the broader lineage of Abraham’s concubine Keturah. The term functions as a proper noun here, marking a distinct group among the descendants who settled in the regions east and south of Canaan.
While the word shares a root with le’ummim, meaning "peoples" or "nations," its usage in this genealogy is strictly nominal. It does not carry the theological weight of the common noun but serves instead to preserve the identity of a small, ancient family unit. Its solitary occurrence highlights the detailed nature of Genesis’s tribal records, which track the spread of Abraham’s descendants beyond his primary line through Isaac.
Translators typically render this entry simply as "Leummim," preserving the name without adding descriptive glosses. This approach respects the text’s silence on the group’s later history or cultural practices. The verse stands as a brief marker in a long list, reminding readers that the patriarchal narrative includes many lesser-known branches alongside the central figures of the biblical story.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we read the genealogies in Genesis, it is easy to skim past names that seem unfamiliar. Leummim appears only once, listed as a son of Dedan and grandson of Jokshan. These records show that God’s blessing on Abraham extended far beyond Isaac and Jacob. The promise reached into many families and tribes, preserving their identities even when history does not record their specific deeds.
This single mention reminds us that every person in Scripture matters to the One who counts them. You are known by name, just as these ancient clans were recorded. God’s plan includes a wide circle of people, and your place in His story is secure. We do not need fame to be part of His faithful history.
Reflecting on these lists brings comfort. It shows that God keeps careful track of His people across generations. Whether your name appears in the Bible or not, you are held by the same God who remembered Leummim. This steadiness invites us to trust His care for our own lives and futures.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Leummites1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/לְאֻמִּֽים\׃1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 25:3
Jokshan became the father of Sheba, and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
This verse records Leummim as a son of Dedan, showing how the text preserves the identity of Abraham’s extended family through Keturah.