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/></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Mishma and Dumah and Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian 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class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Masma, and Duma, and Massa, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />likewise Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Mishma, Romah, Massa,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Mashma and Ruma, Mesa,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Masma, and Duma, and Masse,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/25-14.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=5852" 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/25.htm">The Descendants of Ishmael</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4927.htm" title="4927: ū·miš·mā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Ishmaelite, also a Simeonite. The same as mishma'; Mishma, the name of a son of Ishmael, and of an Israelite.">Mishma,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1746.htm" title="1746: wə·ḏū·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael, also a city in Judah and a name of Edom. The same as duwmah; Dumah, a tribe and region of Arabia.">Dumah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4854.htm" title="4854: ū·maś·śā (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Ishmael, also the realm of King Lemuel. The same as massa'; burden; Massa, a son of Ishmael.">Massa,</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.…<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="/genesis/36-3.htm">Genesis 36:3</a></span><br />and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a></span><br />Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Genesis 25:12-13</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Genesis 37:25-28</a></span><br />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. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Genesis 16:15</a></span><br />And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Genesis 21:9-21</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-13.htm">Genesis 21:13</a></span><br />But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">Genesis 25:1-2</a></span><br />Now Abraham had taken another wife, named Keturah, / and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.<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/4-22.htm">Galatians 4:22-31</a></span><br />For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. / These things serve as illustrations, for the women represent two covenants. One covenant is from Mount Sinai and bears children into slavery: This is Hagar. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-18.htm">Hebrews 11:18</a></span><br />even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,</p><p class="hdg">Dumah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Isaiah 21:11,16</a></b></br> The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Dumah</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Massa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-26.htm">Mishma</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-52.htm">Dumah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">Massa</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">Mishma</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</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/25.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/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Mishma</b><br>Mishma is listed as one of the sons of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. The name Mishma means "hearing" or "obedience" in Hebrew. This name may reflect the cultural importance of oral tradition and the transmission of stories and laws through hearing. In the broader biblical narrative, the descendants of Ishmael are often associated with the Arab tribes, and Mishma could represent one of these tribes. The mention of Mishma highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would become the father of twelve princes and a great nation (<a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a>).<p><b>Dumah</b><br>Dumah is another son of Ishmael, and his name means "silence" or "stillness." Dumah is also mentioned in <a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Isaiah 21:11</a> as a location, possibly referring to a region in Arabia. The name Dumah might symbolize a place of solitude or desolation, which aligns with the desert regions inhabited by Ishmael's descendants. The connection to Isaiah suggests a prophetic dimension, where Dumah represents a watchful silence, awaiting God's intervention or judgment. This reflects the broader biblical theme of waiting on God's timing and the silence before divine action.<p><b>Massa</b><br>Massa, meaning "burden" or "oracle," is another son of Ishmael. The name suggests a role or function related to carrying messages or burdens, possibly indicating a tribe known for its wisdom or prophetic insights. In <a href="/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30:1</a>, the term "Massa" is used in the context of an oracle, which may imply that the descendants of Massa were known for their wisdom or spiritual insight. This connection to wisdom literature highlights the diverse roles and contributions of Ishmael's descendants in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises and the interconnectedness of all nations in His plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/mishma.htm">Mishma</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dumah.htm">Dumah</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/massa.htm">Massa</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in <a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Genesis 25</a>, 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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_god's_plan.htm">Diversity in God's Plan</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_ishmaelites.htm">Who were the Ishmaelites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'rod_and_staff_comfort'_mean.htm">Who are the descendants of Ishmael?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_became_of_ishmael.htm">What became of Ishmael?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_ishmael's_genealogy_differ.htm">Why does Ishmael's genealogy (Genesis 25:12-18) differ from other references to his descendants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Mishma</span>, - "Hearing" (Gesenius); Masma (LXX., Vulgate); connected with the <span class="accented">Maisaimeneis</span>, north-east of Medina (Knobel) - <span class="cmt_word">and Dumah</span>, - "Silence;" same as Stony Dumah, or Syrian Dumah, in Arabia, on the edge of the Syrian desert (Gesenius); mentioned in <a href="/isaiah/21-11.htm">Isaiah 21:11</a> - <span class="cmt_word">and Massa</span>, <span class="accented">-</span> "Burden;" north-east of Dumah are the <span class="accented">Massanoi</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-14.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">Mishma,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁמָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·mā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4927.htm">Strong's 4927: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mishma -- an Ishmaelite, also a Simeonite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dumah,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדוּמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dumah -- a son of Ishmael, also a city in Judah and a name of Edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Massa,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַשָּֽׂא׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4854.htm">Strong's 4854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Massa -- a son of Ishmael, also the realm of King Lemuel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/25-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:14 Mishma Dumah Massa (Gen. 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