Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Omar was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom.
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Omar was one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau (Gen.36.11, 15; 1Ch.1.36). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, which list the descendants of Esau and the chiefs of Edom. As a grandson of Esau, Omar was part of the Edomite clan and likely held a position of influence within the tribe.
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Eloquent, the son of Eliphaz, who was Esau’s eldest son (Gen. 36:11-15).
(eloquent, talkative), son of Eliphaz the first-born of Esau. (Genesis 36:11,15; 1 Chronicles 1:38) (B.C. 1750.)
O'MAR (eloquent?), a grandson of Esau. Gen 36:11, 2 Sam 20:15; 1 Chr 1:36. O'MEGA. Rev 1:8. See Alpha.
O'MAR (eloquent?), a grandson of Esau. Gen 36:11, 2 Sam 20:15; 1 Chr 1:36.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0201
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
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