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Genesis 19:37: Meaning Explained
And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day.
Genesis 19:37
“The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the ancestor of the Moabites of today.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The older daughter has a son named Moab. His descendants will become the Moabite nation.
What’s Happening Here
Even from this sin, a nation is born. God still works even when people fail.
Key Words
Moabmeans 'from father'; Moabites were a real nation near Israel
Why It Matters
God can create good things even from our failures.
Did You Know?
The Moabites were real people who lived near Israel for centuries. Ruth was from Moab!
Word Study
H3205
bareוַתֵּ֤לֶד
H1067
And the firstbornהַבְּכִירָה֙
H1121
a sonבֵּ֔ן
H7121
and calledוַתִּקְרָ֥א
H8034
his nameשְׁמ֖וֹ
H4124
Moabמוֹאָ֖ב
H1931
the sameה֥וּא
H1
is the fatherאֲבִֽי
H3117
unto this dayהַיּֽוֹם׃
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