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  1. Edom - Wikipedia

    Edom and Idumea are two related but distinct terms; they relate to a historically-contiguous population but to two separate, if adjacent, territories which the Edomites/Idumeans occupied …

  2. Definition of Idumea in the Bible

    Idumea is the name given to the land controlled by the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, known as the Edomites (Genesis 25:30, 36:8). They, throughout their history, would have a …

  3. Bible Map: Idumea

    Idumea Atlas Idumea and surrounding area Maps Created using Biblemapper 3.0 Additional data from OpenBible.info Occurrences

  4. Topical Bible: Idumea

    Idumea, also known as Edom, is a region of significant historical and biblical importance. It is located to the south of ancient Judah and is often associated with the descendants of Esau, …

  5. Edom, Idumaea or Idumea - Smith's Bible Dictionary

    Edom, Idumaea or Idumea: (red). The name Edom was given to Esau, the first‐born son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, when he sold his birthright to the latter for a meal of lentil pottage. …

  6. EDOX, IDUMEA - JewishEncyclopedia.com

    They were then incorporated with the Jewish nation, and their country was called by the Greeks and Romans "Idumea" (Mark iii. 8; Ptolemy, "Geography," v. 16). With Antipater began the …

  7. Idumea: 5 definitions - Wisdom Library

    Feb 23, 2025 · Idumea means something in Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page.

  8. What the Bible Says About Idumea: Understanding Its Meaning …

    Idumea refers to the region inhabited by the Edomites, descendants of Esau, located to the southeast of Israel. In biblical contexts, it often symbolizes enmity towards Israel and is …

  9. CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Idumea - NEW ADVENT

    The word Idumea is the græcized form of the Hebrew name 'Edôm (Egypt., Aduma; Assyr., U-du-um-ma-ai, U-du-mu, U-du-mi), which appears to have been applied to the region from the red …

  10. The Religion of Idumea and Its Relationship to Early Judaism

    Sep 24, 2020 · For several hundred years, from the late Iron Age to the end of the 2nd century BCE, the southern neighbor of Judea was “Idumea”, populated by descendants of Edomites, …