Genesis 25:14
New International Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

New Living Translation
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

English Standard Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Berean Standard Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Berean Literal Bible
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

King James Bible
And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

New King James Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

New American Standard Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

NASB 1995
and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,

NASB 1977
and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,

Legacy Standard Bible
and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,

Amplified Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Berean Annotated Bible
Mishma (a hearing), Dumah (silence), Massa (burden),

Christian Standard Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

American Standard Version
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Contemporary English Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

English Revised Version
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Good News Translation
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

International Standard Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

NET Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

New Heart English Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

World English Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Berean Literal Bible
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Young's Literal Translation
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Masma, and Duma, and Massa,

Catholic Public Domain Version
likewise Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

New American Bible
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,

New Revised Standard Version
Mishma, Dumah, Massa,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Mishma, Romah, Massa,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Mashma and Ruma, Mesa,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Masma, and Duma, and Masse,

Additional Translations ...



Context
The Descendants of Ishmael
13These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 14Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.…

Cross References
Mishma,

1 Chronicles 4:25
The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.

Genesis 37:25
And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt.
Dumah,

Isaiah 21:11
This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, “Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night?”

Joshua 15:52
Arab, Dumah, Eshan,
Massa,

1 Chronicles 1:30
Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,

Genesis 37:27-28
Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. / So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.

Judges 8:24-26
Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) / “We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. / The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels.
Genesis 36:3
and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.

Genesis 25:12-13
This is the account of Abraham’s son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s maidservant, bore to Abraham. / These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

Genesis 28:9
Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 16:15
And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.

Genesis 21:9-21
But Sarah saw that the son whom Hagar the Egyptian had borne to Abraham was mocking her son, / and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” / Now this matter distressed Abraham greatly because it concerned his son Ishmael. …

Genesis 17:20
As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

Genesis 21:13
But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”

Genesis 25:1-2
Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah, / and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.

Romans 9:7-9
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”


Treasury of Scripture

And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,

Dumah.

Isaiah 21:11,16
The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? …

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Genesis 25
1. The sons of Abraham by Keturah.
5. The division of his goods.
7. His age, death, and burial.
11. God blesses Isaac.
12. The generations of Ishmael.
17. His age and death.
19. Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.
22. The children strive in her womb.
24. The birth of Esau and Jacob.
27. Their different characters and pursuits.
29. Esau sells his birthright.












Mishma,

Mishma, whose name means “hearing” or “obedience,” was one of Ishmael’s twelve sons and belonged to the line through which God fulfilled His promise to make Ishmael into a great nation. His descendants likely formed a tribal group among the peoples of northern Arabia.

1Ch 4:25 The sons of Shaul: Shallum, Mibsam, and Mishma.
Gen 37:25 And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up…

Dumah,

Dumah, meaning “silence” or “stillness,” was associated with a people and region in the Arabian Desert and later became an important oasis settlement. This name preserves the origin of an Ishmaelite tribe.

Isa 21:11 This is the burden against Dumah: One calls to me from Seir,…
Jos 15:52 Arab, Dumah, Eshan,

Massa,

Massa, meaning “burden” or “oracle,” identifies another Ishmaelite tribal line. Together, these names show the growth of Ishmael’s family into distinct clans and nations, fulfilling God’s promise to Abraham.

1Ch 1:30 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,
Gen 37:27-28 Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites…
Jdg 8:24-26 Then he added, “Let me make a request of you,…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mishma
Mishma is one of the sons of Ishmael, the firstborn of Abraham through Hagar. His name is listed among the descendants of Ishmael, who became the heads of twelve tribal rulers according to their settlements and camps.

2. Dumah
Dumah is another son of Ishmael. The name Dumah is also associated with a region or tribe in the Arabian desert, indicating the spread and influence of Ishmael's descendants.

3. Massa
Massa is also a son of Ishmael. Like his brothers, Massa's name is linked to a tribe or region, suggesting the establishment of a distinct group or community.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The listing of Ishmael's sons, including Mishma, Dumah, and Massa, demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham regarding Ishmael. This reminds us that God is true to His word and His promises are reliable.

The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in Genesis 25, highlight the continuity of God's plan through generations. They remind us of our place in God's unfolding account and the importance of heritage and legacy.

Diversity in God's Plan
The descendants of Ishmael, though not part of the covenant line through Isaac, are still significant in God's broader plan. This teaches us that God's purposes encompass a wide range of people and nations.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the descendants of Ishmael had a role in biblical history, we are encouraged to understand and appreciate our spiritual heritage and the role we play in God's kingdom today.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Genesis 25:14?

2. How does Genesis 25:14 contribute to understanding Ishmael's lineage and God's promises?

3. What significance do Ishmael's descendants hold in the broader biblical narrative?

4. How can Genesis 25:14 inspire us to trust God's plans for our lives?

5. What connections exist between Genesis 25:14 and God's covenant with Abraham?

6. How does recognizing Ishmael's descendants affect our view of God's inclusivity?

7. What is the significance of Genesis 25:14 in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants?

8. How does Genesis 25:14 contribute to understanding the historical context of the Bible?

9. Why is the lineage in Genesis 25:14 important for biblical prophecy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25?


Verse 14. - And Mishma, - "Hearing" (Gesenius); Masma (LXX., Vulgate); connected with the Maisaimeneis, north-east of Medina (Knobel) - and Dumah, - "Silence;" same as Stony Dumah, or Syrian Dumah, in Arabia, on the edge of the Syrian desert (Gesenius); mentioned in Isaiah 21:11 - and Massa, - "Burden;" north-east of Dumah are the Massanoi.

Genesis 25:14 is more than a fleeting list. Mishma, Dumah, and Massa stand as living proof that the Lord made good on His word to multiply Ishmael. Each name marks:

• A literal descendant whose clan found its place on the map;

• A strand in the wider story linking Genesis to later prophets and writings;

• A testimony that every promise God speaks—whether to patriarchs, nations, or individuals—will surely come to pass.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Mishma,
וּמִשְׁמָ֥ע (ū·miš·mā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4927: Mishma -- an Ishmaelite, also a Simeonite

Dumah,
וְדוּמָ֖ה (wə·ḏū·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1746: Dumah -- a son of Ishmael, also a city in Judah and a name of Edom

Massa,
וּמַשָּֽׂא׃ (ū·maś·śā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4854: Massa -- a son of Ishmael, also the realm of King Lemuel


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