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Mizzah
defluxion from the head
מִזָּה miz.zah
Mizzah (Hebrew: מִזָּה, miz.zah) means “defluxion from the head”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 3 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Esau in Genesis 36.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Mizzah
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 3 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:13 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:37 |
| Cross-references | 11 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Nahath co-occurrence Appears with Nahath in Genesis 36.
- Zerah co-occurrence Appears with Zerah in Genesis 36.
- Shammah co-occurrence Appears with Shammah in Genesis 36.
- Reuel co-occurrence Appears with Reuel in Genesis 36.
- Mahalath co-occurrence Appears with Mahalath in Genesis 36.
- Esau co-occurrence Appears with Esau in Genesis 36.
Origin & meaning
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13;
son of: Reuel (H7467);
brother of: Nahath (H5184), Zerah (H2226) and Shammah (H8048)
§ Mizzah = "fear"
son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
Mizzah was a grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom listed in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
The biblical story
Mizzah is mentioned in Gen.36.13,17 and 1Ch.1.37 as one of the grandsons of Esau and a chief of Edom. He was the son of Reuel, who was one of Esau's sons by his wife Basemath.
The genealogies in these passages list the descendants of Esau, who was also known as Edom, and provide insight into the family structure and leadership of the Edomite people. Mizzah is named among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and influence within the tribe.
As a grandson of Esau, Mizzah was part of the second generation of Edomites and likely played a role in the establishment and growth of the Edomite kingdom. The Edomites were closely related to the Israelites, as Esau was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel), but they often had a contentious relationship throughout their history.
Apart from being listed in these genealogies, no further details are provided about Mizzah's life, achievements, or specific role as a chief of Edom. However, his inclusion in these records highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near East.
Key verses
Mizzah appears in 3 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
Genesis 36:13 -
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
Genesis 36:17 -
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
1 Chronicles 1:37
Show all 3 references
Genesis (2)
- Genesis 36:13
- Genesis 36:17
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:37