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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph and Bethuel.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel”—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Chesed and Hazo and Pildash and Jidlaph and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Kesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Cased, and Azau, and Pheldas, and Jedlaph, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Chesed, and Hazo, likewise Pildash, and Jidlaph,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Khasar, Hazo, Pilrash, Jarlaph, and Bethuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And to Kasar, and to Khazu, and to Palrash, and to Yarlaph and to Bethuyel,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Azav and Phaldes, and Jeldaph, and Bathuel, and Bathuel begot Rebecca;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/22-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5009" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">The Sons of Nahor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3777.htm" title="3777: ke·śeḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Nahor. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Kesed, a relative of Abraham.">Chesed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2375.htm" title="2375: ḥă·zōw (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Nahor. From chazah; seer; Chazo, a nephew of Abraham.">Hazo,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6394.htm" title="6394: pil·dāš (N-proper-ms) -- A relative of Abraham. Of uncertain derivation; Pildash, a relative of Abraham.">Pildash,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3044.htm" title="3044: yiḏ·lāp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Nahor. From dalaph; tearful; Jidlaph, a Mesopotamian.">Jidlaph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1328.htm" title="1328: bə·ṯū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently from the same as bathah and 'el; destroyed of God; Bethuel, the name of a nephew of Abraham, and of a place in Palestine.">and Bethuel.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-21.htm">James 2:21-23</a></span><br />Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-22</a></span><br />Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a></span><br />Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a></span><br />He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-13.htm">Hebrews 6:13-15</a></span><br />When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, / saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.” / And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-7.htm">2 Chronicles 20:7</a></span><br />Our God, did You not drive out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham Your friend?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8</a></span><br />“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-2</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-34.htm">Luke 3:34</a></span><br />the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Acts 3:25</a></span><br />And you are sons of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers when He said to Abraham, ‘Through your offspring all the families of the earth will be blessed.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2-5</a></span><br />And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-28.htm">Galatians 4:28</a></span><br />Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Chesed, and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph, and Bethuel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-30.htm">Bethu'el</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/22-23.htm">Bethuel</a> <a href="/genesis/22-23.htm">Bethu'el</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">He gives proof of his faith and obedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-11.htm">The angel prevents him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Isaac is exchanged for a ram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">The place is called Jehovah-jireh.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-15.htm">Abraham is again blessed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Chesed</b><br>Chesed is one of the sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother. The name Chesed is significant as it is related to the Hebrew word for "kindness" or "loving-kindness," which is a central theme in the Old Testament, often describing God's covenantal love. This name may reflect the cultural values or aspirations of Nahor's family. Chesed's descendants are not explicitly mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, but the name itself suggests a connection to the broader theme of God's faithful love.<p><b>Hazo</b><br>Hazo is another son of Nahor. The name Hazo is less common and its meaning is not entirely clear, though it may be related to the Hebrew word for "vision" or "seer." This could imply a family role or characteristic valued in Nahor's lineage. The lack of further biblical references to Hazo suggests that his line did not play a significant role in the biblical narrative, yet his inclusion in this genealogy highlights the importance of family heritage and lineage in the biblical context.<p><b>Pildash</b><br>Pildash is listed among Nahor's sons, and like Hazo, there is little additional biblical information about him. The name Pildash may be derived from a root meaning "flame" or "fire," which could symbolize passion or zeal. This name, along with others in the genealogy, underscores the importance of naming in the ancient Near Eastern culture, where names often carried prophetic or aspirational significance.<p><b>Jidlaph</b><br>Jidlaph is another son of Nahor, and his name appears only in this genealogical list. The meaning of Jidlaph is uncertain, but it may be related to a root meaning "to weep" or "to drip," possibly indicating a characteristic or event associated with his birth or life. The inclusion of Jidlaph in the genealogy serves to complete the picture of Nahor's family, emphasizing the importance of each member in the broader narrative of God's unfolding plan.<p><b>Bethuel</b><br>Bethuel is perhaps the most significant of Nahor's sons mentioned here, as he becomes the father of Rebekah, who is a key figure in the Genesis narrative. Rebekah's marriage to Isaac, Abraham's son, is a pivotal event in the continuation of God's covenant promises. Bethuel's name means "house of God," which is fitting given his role in the lineage leading to the Israelite patriarchs. This connection highlights the providential nature of God's plan, weaving together various family lines to fulfill His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chesed.htm">Chesed</a></b><br>One of the sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother. The name "Chesed" is related to the Hebrew word for "kindness" or "loving-kindness," which is a significant theme throughout the Bible.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hazo.htm">Hazo</a></b><br>Another son of Nahor. The name "Hazo" is less frequently mentioned in the Bible, and little is known about him beyond his inclusion in this genealogy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pildash.htm">Pildash</a></b><br>Also a son of Nahor. Like Hazo, Pildash is not a prominent figure in biblical accounts, but his inclusion signifies the expansion of Nahor's family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jidlaph.htm">Jidlaph</a></b><br>Another son of Nahor. His name and lineage are mentioned here, but he does not play a significant role in the biblical account.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethuel.htm">Bethuel</a></b><br>The most notable of Nahor's sons listed here, as he becomes the father of Rebekah, who is a key figure in the Genesis account. Bethuel's lineage connects to the account of Isaac and Rebekah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see the unfolding of God's plan through generations. It reminds us that God works through families and lineages to fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_names.htm">Significance of Names</a></b><br>The names in biblical genealogies often carry meanings that reflect God's character or the destiny of the individuals. Reflecting on these can deepen our understanding of the text.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The inclusion of Nahor's sons in the biblical account underscores God's faithfulness to His promises, not just to individuals but to entire families and nations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/connections_to_god's_covenant.htm">Connections to God's Covenant</a></b><br>The genealogy of Nahor connects to the broader account of God's covenant with Abraham, showing how God's promises extend beyond immediate circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_lesser-known_figures.htm">Role of Lesser-Known Figures</a></b><br>Even those who seem minor in the biblical account, like Hazo and Pildash, are part of God's account. This encourages us to see value in every role within God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_gen_22_align_with_deut_12_31.htm">How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_god_command_a_sacrifice.htm">Why would a loving God command a human sacrifice in Genesis 22:2?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_reuben's_act_with_bilhah_brief.htm">(Genesis 35:22) Why is Reuben's act with Bilhah mentioned only briefly here, and does it conflict with other passages describing moral or legal consequences?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">Chesed.</span>--He was not the ancestor of the ancient Chasdim or Chaldees, but possibly of the small tribe of robbers with the same name who plundered Job (<a href="/job/1-17.htm" title="While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell on the camels, and have carried them away, yes, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell you.">Job 1:17</a>). Of the rest, no trace remains in history.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Chesed,</span> - according to Jerome the father of the Chasdim or Chaldees (<a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Genesis 11:28</a>); but more generally regarded as the head of a younger branch or offshoot of that race (Keil, Murphy, Lange; cf. <a href="/job/1-17.htm">Job 1:17</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and Hazo, and Pildash, and Jidlaph</span> (concerning whom nothing is known), and <span class="cmt_word">Bethnel</span> - "man of God" (Gesenius); dwelling of God (Furst); an indication probably of his piety. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/22-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Chesed,</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֣שֶׂד</span> <span class="translit">(ke·śeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3777.htm">Strong's 3777: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chesed -- a son of Nahor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hazo,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲז֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2375.htm">Strong's 2375: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hazo -- a son of Nahor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Pildash,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּלְדָּ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(pil·dāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6394.htm">Strong's 6394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pildash -- a relative of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jidlaph,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִדְלָ֑ף</span> <span class="translit">(yiḏ·lāp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3044.htm">Strong's 3044: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jidlaph -- a son of Nahor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Bethuel.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוּאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯū·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1328.htm">Strong's 1328: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/22-22.htm">Genesis 22:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/22-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 22:22 Chesed Hazo Pildash Jidlaph and Bethuel (Gen. 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