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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Goiim</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/g/goiim.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/14-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/g/goiim.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Goiim</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/g/gog's_invasion_plan.htm" title="Gog's Invasion Plan">◄</a> Goiim <a href="/topical/g/goi'im.htm" title="Goi'im">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Etymology:</b> <br>The term "Goiim" (also spelled "Goyim") is a Hebrew word generally translated as "nations" or "peoples." It is derived from the root word "goy," which means "nation" or "people." In the biblical context, "Goiim" often refers to non-Israelite nations or groups, and it is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>The term "Goiim" appears in several passages in the Old Testament, each with distinct implications depending on the context.<br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/14.htm">Genesis 14:1</a></b> · "And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim." <br> In this passage, Tidal is identified as the king of Goiim. The exact identity and location of this group are debated among scholars, but it is generally understood to refer to a coalition of nations or tribes allied with Chedorlaomer in the battle against the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23</a></b> · "the king of Dor in Naphath-dor, one; the king of Goiim in Gilgal, one;" <br> Here, Goiim is mentioned as one of the defeated kings in the list of conquests by Joshua. The reference to "Goiim in Gilgal" suggests a specific group or coalition of peoples residing in the region of Gilgal.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/judges/4-2.htm">Judges 4:2</a></b> · "So the LORD sold them into the hands of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who lived in Harosheth-hagoyim." <br> The term "Harosheth-hagoyim" translates to "Harosheth of the nations," indicating a place associated with various peoples or tribes. This location served as the base for Sisera, the commander of Jabin's army.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>In the biblical narrative, "Goiim" often represents the foreign nations surrounding Israel. These nations frequently play a role in God's dealings with His chosen people, either as instruments of judgment or as entities against which Israel must defend itself. The interactions between Israel and the Goiim highlight themes of covenant faithfulness, divine sovereignty, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b> <br>The term "Goiim" reflects the ancient Near Eastern context in which Israel existed as one nation among many. The biblical authors used this term to describe the geopolitical landscape of the time, where various tribes and nations interacted through warfare, trade, and alliances. Understanding the role of the Goiim provides insight into the historical challenges faced by Israel and the broader narrative of God's relationship with humanity.<br><br><b>Interpretative Challenges:</b> <br>The identification and understanding of "Goiim" can be challenging due to the lack of specific historical records outside the biblical text. Scholars often rely on archaeological findings and comparative studies of ancient Near Eastern cultures to gain a clearer picture of the Goiim's identity and significance. Additionally, the term's broad usage in the Bible requires careful interpretation to discern its specific meaning in each context.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">GOIIM</span><p>goi'-yim (goyim): This word, rendered in the King James Version "nations," "heathen," "Gentiles," is commonly translated simply "nations" in the Revised Version (British and American). In <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1</a> where the King James Version has "Tidal, king of nations," the Revised Version (British and American) retains in the text the Hebrew "Goiim" as a proper name. Some identify with Gutium. The Hebrew word is similarly retained in <a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1472b.htm"><span class="l">1472b. Goyim -- a kingdom N.East of Bab., probably also a place in <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 1472a, 1472b. Goyim. 1473 . a kingdom N.East of Bab., probably also a place<br> in Gilgal. Transliteration: Goyim Short Definition: <b>Goiim</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1472b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm"><span class="l">1471. goy -- nation, people</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from the same as gav Definition nation, people NASB Word Usage every<br> nation (2), Gentiles (1), <b>Goiim</b> (1), Harosheth-hagoyim* (3), herds (1), nation <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1471.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/g/goiim.htm"><span class="l"><b>Goiim</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>GOIIM</b>. <b>...</b> The Hebrew word is similarly retained in<br> Joshua 12:23. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Goiim</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/goiim.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/goi'im.htm"><span class="l">Goi'im (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Goi'im. <b>Goiim</b>, Goi'im. Goim . <b>...</b> (See RSV). Joshua 12:23 the king of Dor in the<br> region of Dor, one; the king of <b>Goiim</b> in the Gilgal, one; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/goi'im.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amraphel.htm"><span class="l">Amraphel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of the plain, in alliance with Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam,<br> and Tidal king of Nations (the Revised Version (British and American) <b>GOIIM</b>). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amraphel.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sis'era.htm"><span class="l">Sis'era (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4:2 And the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in<br> Hazor; the commander of his army was Sis'era, who dwelt in Haro'sheth-ha-<b>goiim</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sis'era.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tidal.htm"><span class="l">Tidal (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 It happened in the days of Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of<br> Ellasar, Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Tidal, king of <b>Goiim</b>, (WEB KJV JPS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tidal.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ella'sar.htm"><span class="l">Ella'sar (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch<br> king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of <b>Goiim</b>, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ella'sar.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ellasar.htm"><span class="l">Ellasar (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 It happened in the days of Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of<br> Ellasar, Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Tidal, king of <b>Goiim</b>, (WEB KJV JPS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ellasar.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/ched-or-lao'mer.htm"><span class="l">Ched-or-lao'mer (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch<br> king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of <b>Goiim</b>, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/ched-or-lao'mer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ar'ioch.htm"><span class="l">Ar'ioch (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 It happened in the days of Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of<br> Ellasar, Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Tidal, king of <b>Goiim</b>, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ar'ioch.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arioch.htm"><span class="l">Arioch (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 14:1 It happened in the days of Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of<br> Ellasar, Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Tidal, king of <b>Goiim</b>, (WEB KJV JPS <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arioch.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Goiim (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1</a></span><br />It happened in the days of Amraphel, king of Shinar, Arioch, king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer, king of Elam, and Tidal, king of <span class="boldtext">Goiim</span>,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/14-9.htm">Genesis 14:9</a></span><br />against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of <span class="boldtext">Goiim</span>, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/12-23.htm">Joshua 12:23</a></span><br />the king of Dor in the height of Dor, one; the king of <span class="boldtext">Goiim</span> in Gilgal, one;<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/g/goiim.htm">Goiim</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/goiim.htm">Goiim (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/goim.htm">Goim (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/g/gog's_invasion_plan.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Gog's Invasion Plan"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Gog's Invasion Plan" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/g/goi'im.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Goi'im"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Goi'im" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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'; 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