Genesis 19:37
King James Version (KJV)
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Context
The elder daughter gives birth to a son and names him Moab. The name likely derives from the phrase 'from my father' (me-ab in Hebrew), reflecting the unusual parentage of the child. The narrative notes that Moab became the father of the Moabite people.
What Does Genesis 19:37 Mean?
The elder daughter gives birth to a son and names him Moab. The name likely derives from the phrase 'from my father' (me-ab in Hebrew), reflecting the unusual parentage of the child. The narrative notes that Moab became the father of the Moabite people.
The naming and genealogical note connect this transgressive moment to the establishment of a neighboring nation. The Moabites would become a significant people in Old Testament history. Their origin story is rooted in these extraordinary and transgressive circumstances.
In the Original Language
Moab (מוֹאָב, Mo'ab) — possibly derived from 'me-ab,' meaning 'from my father'