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Peoples, Not Persons
Commentators clarify that the names listed (Ludim, Anamim, etc.) are in the plural form in Hebrew. This indicates that Mizraim, the ancestor of the Egyptians, is the progenitor of various peoples or nations, not just individual sons. This verse is part of a broader 'Table of Nations,' tracing the lineage of ethnic groups.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:6–20
18th Century
Theologian
6. מצרים mı̂tsrayı̂m — “Mitsraim.” מצר mētser — “straitness, limit, pressure.” מצור mātsôr — …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
“With Mizraim are connected seven subordinate African groups, the names of which are given in the plural, namely:
Ludim.
John Gill
On Genesis 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
And Mizraim begat Ludim
Mizraim was the second son of Ham, of whom (See Gill on Genesis 10:6). Ludim he is …
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:8–14
17th Century
Minister
Nimrod was a great man in his day; he began to be mighty in the earth. Those before him were content to be on the same level with their neighbors, …