Lexical Summary Pathrusim: Pathrusim Original Word: פַתְרֻסִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pathrusim Patrial from Pathrowc; a Pathrusite, or inhabitant of Pathros -- Pathrusim. see HEBREW Pathrowc NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Pathros Definition a tribe, desc. from Mizraim, which inhab. S. Eg. NASB Translation Pathrus (1), Pathrusim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַּתְרֻסִים adjective, of a people Plural of foregoing, as substantive Genesis 10:14 = 1 Chronicles 1:12. Topical Lexicon Identity and Lineage The Pathrusim are listed among the descendants of Mizraim, the son of Ham and grandson of Noah. Their name appears within the Table of Nations (Genesis 10) and its parallel genealogy (1 Chronicles 1), setting them among the early post-Flood peoples whom God sovereignly dispersed across the earth. Together with the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Casluhites, and Caphtorites, the Pathrusim form a distinct branch of the sons of Mizraim who settled in various regions of North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. Geographical Setting Ancient records and the consonance between “Pathrusim” and “Pathros” (Isaiah 11:11; Jeremiah 44:1, Jeremiah 44:15; Ezekiel 29:14; Ezekiel 30:13) align the Pathrusim with Upper Egypt—the district south of Memphis, centering on Thebes. “Pathros” literally means “the land of the south,” a phrase that Egyptian inscriptions likewise employ for this region. Thus, the Pathrusim likely represent the indigenous population of Upper Egypt in the second millennium B.C., before the arrival of later dominant powers such as the Libyans, Nubians, or Persians. Biblical References 1. Genesis 10:13–14 — “Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and Caphtorites.” While brief, these listings serve an inspired purpose: they preserve the historical memory of distinct peoples and highlight the breadth of God’s creative order after the Flood. Historical Significance The Pathrusim occupied a strategic stretch of the Nile Valley. Upper Egypt’s fertile strip and its access to African trade routes made it a vital conduit for goods, culture, and ideas. When Scripture later references “Pathros,” the context is often judgment against idolatry (Jeremiah 44) or restoration from exile (Isaiah 11:11). Though those passages speak generically of the land rather than the specific tribal group, they trace their spiritual ancestry to the Pathrusim. Theological Insights 1. Divine Sovereignty in Nations: The inclusion of the Pathrusim among the seventy nations demonstrates that no people group is outside God’s knowledge or redemptive plan (Acts 17:26). Ministry Application • Global Mission Perspective: The early appearance of the Pathrusim in Scripture broadens a believer’s vision for evangelism, encouraging prayer for modern Egyptians and North Africans who trace their heritage to these ancient peoples. Summary Though mentioned in only two genealogical verses, the Pathrusim stand as a testament to God’s meticulous record of nations, His universal claim of sovereignty, and His unwavering intent to redeem a people for Himself from every corner of the earth—including the “land of the south.” Forms and Transliterations פַּתְרֻסִ֞ים פתרסים paṯ·ru·sîm patruSim paṯrusîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:14 HEB: וְֽאֶת־ פַּתְרֻסִ֞ים וְאֶת־ כַּסְלֻחִ֗ים NAS: and Pathrusim and Casluhim (from which KJV: And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, INT: and Pathrusim and Casluhim which 1 Chronicles 1:12 2 Occurrences |
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