201. Omar
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Omar: Omar

Original Word: אוֹמָר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Owmar
Pronunciation: oh-MAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (o-mawr')
Definition: Omar
Meaning: Omar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Omar

From 'amar; talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau -- Omar.

see HEBREW 'amar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amar
Definition
a grandson of Esau
NASB Translation
Omar (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אוֺמָר proper name, masculine grandson of Esau (eloquent?) Genesis 36:11,15; 1 Chronicles 1:36.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַר (amar), meaning "to speak" or "to say."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Omar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of tribal leadership and genealogy can be related to various Greek terms used in the New Testament to describe leaders and genealogies, though none directly correspond to Omar.

Usage: Omar is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a personal name.

Context: Omar is a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. He is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a nation that descended from Esau. Omar is mentioned in the genealogical records of Esau's family, highlighting his role as a leader among the Edomites. The name appears in the context of the tribal chiefs, indicating his significance in the lineage and governance of the Edomite people. The reference to Omar can be found in Genesis 36:11, where it states: "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz." This passage situates Omar within the broader narrative of the descendants of Esau, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau a great nation. Omar's inclusion in the genealogical lists underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near Eastern context.

Forms and Transliterations
אוֹמָ֔ר אומר וְאוֹמָר֙ ואומר ’ō·w·mār ’ōwmār oMar veoMar wə’ōwmār wə·’ō·w·mār
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 36:11
HEB: אֱלִיפָ֑ז תֵּימָ֣ן אוֹמָ֔ר צְפ֥וֹ וְגַעְתָּ֖ם
NAS: were Teman, Omar, Zepho
KJV: were Teman, Omar, Zepho,
INT: of Eliphaz were Teman Omar Zepho and Gatam

Genesis 36:15
HEB: תֵּימָן֙ אַלּ֣וּף אוֹמָ֔ר אַלּ֥וּף צְפ֖וֹ
NAS: Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho,
KJV: Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho,
INT: Teman chief Omar chief Zepho

1 Chronicles 1:36
HEB: אֱלִיפָ֑ז תֵּימָ֤ן וְאוֹמָר֙ צְפִ֣י וְגַעְתָּ֔ם
NAS: [were] Teman, Omar, Zephi,
KJV: Teman, and Omar, Zephi,
INT: of Eliphaz Teman Omar Zephi Gatam

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 201
3 Occurrences


’ō·w·mār — 2 Occ.
wə·’ō·w·mār — 1 Occ.















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