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Almodad
measure of God
אַלְמוֹדָד al.mo.dad
Almodad (Hebrew: אַלְמוֹדָד, al.mo.dad) means “measure of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Hazarmaveth in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Almodad
descendant of Shem; son of Joktan
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 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 10:26 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:20 |
| Cross-references | 6 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Sheleph attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Joktan.
- Havilah attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Joktan.
- Hazarmaveth attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Joktan.
- Ophir attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Joktan.
- Hadoram attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Joktan.
- Sheleph co-occurrence Appears with Sheleph in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Hazarmaveth co-occurrence Appears with Hazarmaveth in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Jerah co-occurrence Appears with Jerah in 1 Chronicles 1.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.26;
son of: Joktan (H3355);
brother of: Sheleph (H8026), Hazarmaveth (H2700), Jerah (H3392), Hadoram (H1913A), Uzal (H0187), Diklah (H1853), Obal (H5745), Abimael (H0039), Sheba (H7614H), Ophir (H0211), Havilah (H2341I) and Jobab (H3103)
§ Almodad = "not measured"
a descendant of Shem
Almodad was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, listed in the genealogies of the nations.
The biblical story
Almodad is mentioned in the genealogies of the nations, which are recorded in the book of Genesis and later in the book of 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. (Gen.10.26; 1Ch.1.20)
The genealogy in Genesis 10, often referred to as the "Table of Nations," traces the descendants of Noah's three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their dispersal across the earth after the flood. It provides a framework for understanding the origins and relationships of various nations and people groups.
Joktan, Almodad's father, is described as the ancestor of several Arabian tribes. His descendants, including Almodad, are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. (Gen.10.26-30)
Apart from being listed in the genealogies, no further details are provided about Almodad's life, his role within the family, or any specific events associated with him.
The inclusion of Almodad in the genealogies serves to document the branching out of the human family after the flood and to trace the origins of various nations and tribes. It also highlights the importance of genealogical records in the ancient Near Eastern context and their significance in the biblical narrative.
Key verses
Almodad appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Genesis 10:26 -
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
1 Chronicles 1:20
Show all 2 references
Genesis (1)
- Genesis 10:26
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:20