Mishma, Dumah, Massa, MishmaThe name "Mishma" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׁמַע" (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This name can be seen as a reminder of the importance of listening to God's word and being attentive to His guidance. In a broader biblical context, the act of listening is often associated with obedience and faithfulness. Mishma, as a descendant of Ishmael, represents one of the tribes that would have been familiar with the accounts and traditions passed down from Abraham, emphasizing the importance of hearing and preserving the faith. Dumah
"Dumah" is a name that can be translated to mean "silence" or "stillness," derived from the Hebrew root "דּוּמָה" (dumah). This name evokes a sense of peace and contemplation, suggesting a spiritual state where one can reflect on God's presence and purpose. In the biblical narrative, silence is often a precursor to divine revelation or a time of waiting upon the Lord. Dumah, as a name, encourages believers to find moments of quietness in their lives to better hear God's voice and understand His will. Massa
The name "Massa" comes from the Hebrew root "מַשָּׂא" (massa), meaning "burden" or "oracle." This term can be associated with the prophetic messages or burdens that God places on His people. In the context of Genesis, Massa represents one of the tribes descended from Ishmael, highlighting the diverse roles and responsibilities that different groups and individuals have in God's plan. The concept of a "burden" in scripture often relates to the calling or mission that God entrusts to His followers, encouraging them to carry out His work with diligence and faith. Persons / Places / Events 1. MishmaMishma 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. 2. DumahDumah 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. 3. MassaMassa 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. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesThe 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. The Importance of Genealogy in ScriptureThe genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in Genesis 25, 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. Diversity in God's PlanThe 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. Understanding Our Spiritual HeritageJust 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. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the fulfillment of God's promise to Ishmael in Genesis 25:14 encourage you to trust in God's promises in your own life? 2. In what ways can understanding biblical genealogies, such as the one in Genesis 25, enhance your appreciation of God's plan throughout history? 3. How can the account of Ishmael's descendants, including Mishma, Dumah, and Massa, inspire you to recognize the diversity and inclusivity of God's plan? 4. Reflect on a time when you saw God's faithfulness in your life or the life of someone you know. How does this relate to the faithfulness shown in the genealogies of Genesis? 5. Considering the broader biblical account, how can you apply the lessons from the lives of Ishmael's descendants to your own spiritual journey and community involvement? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 17:20This verse records God's promise to Abraham that Ishmael would be blessed and become the father of twelve rulers, which is fulfilled in the listing of Ishmael's sons, including Mishma, Dumah, and Massa. 1 Chronicles 1:29-31This passage provides a genealogical record that includes the sons of Ishmael, reaffirming their significance in the biblical account and the fulfillment of God's promise. Isaiah 21:11Dumah is mentioned in a prophecy, indicating the continued relevance and recognition of Ishmael's descendants in biblical history. People Abraham, Abida, Abidah, Adbeel, Aram, Asshurim, Asshurites, Bethuel, Dedan, Dumah, Eldaah, Enoch, Ephah, Epher, Ephron, Esau, Hadad, Hadar, Hagar, Hanoch, Havilah, Heth, Hittites, Isaac, Ishbak, Ishmael, Jacob, Jetur, Jokshan, Kedar, Kedemah, Keturah, Laban, Letushim, Letushites, Leummim, Leummites, Mamre, Massa, Medan, Mibsam, Mishma, Naphish, Nebaioth, Nebajoth, Rebekah, Sarah, Shuah, Tema, Zimran, Zoar, ZoharPlaces Assyria, Beer-lahai-roi, Egypt, Machpelah, Mamre, Paddan-aram, Shur DesertTopics Dumah, Massa, MishmaDictionary of Bible Themes Genesis 25:12-18 5078 Abraham, significance Library Pottage Versus Birthright
Esau despised his birthright'--GENESIS xxv. 34. Broad lessons unmistakable, but points strange and difficult to throw oneself back to so different a set of ideas. So I. Deal with the narrative. Not to tell it over again, but bring out the following points:-- (a) Birthright.--What? None of them any notion of sacred, spiritual aspect of it. To all, merely material advantages: headship of the clan. All the loftier aspects gone from Isaac, who thought he could give it for venison, from Esau, and from …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureThe Death of Abraham
'Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.'--GENESIS xxv. 8. 'Full of years' does not seem to me to be a mere synonym for longevity. That would be an intolerable tautology, for we should then have the same thing said three times over--'an old man,' 'in a good old age,' 'full of years.' There must be some other idea than that in the words. If you notice that the expression is by no means a usual one, that it is only …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Jacob and Esau
(Second Sunday in Lent.) GENESIS xxv. 29-34. And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint: And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright. And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me? And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob. Then …
Charles Kingsley—The Gospel of the Pentateuch Jesus Heals Multitudes Beside the Sea of Galilee.
^A Matt. XII. 15-21; ^B Mark III. 7-12. ^a 15 And Jesus perceiving it withdrew ^b with his disciples ^a from thence: ^b to the sea [This was the first withdrawal of Jesus for the avowed purpose of self-preservation. After this we find Jesus constantly retiring to avoid the plots of his enemies. The Sea of Galilee, with its boats and its shores touching different jurisdictions, formed a convenient and fairly safe retreat]: ^a and many followed him; ^b and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Every Believer's Birthright.
On every hand a lack of something is being felt and expressed by God's people. Their Christian experience is not what they expected it would be. Instead of expected victory, it is oft-recurring, dreaded defeat; instead of soul satisfaction, it is soul hunger; instead of deep, abiding heart rest, it is disquiet and discontent; instead of advancing, it is losing ground. Is this all Christ meant when He said, "Come unto Me"? Is this life of constant disappointment the normal life of the Bible Christian? …
John MacNeil—The Spirit-Filled Life Second Great Group of Parables.
(Probably in Peræa.) Subdivision D. Parable of the Lost Son. ^C Luke XV. 11-32. ^c 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons [These two sons represent the professedly religious (the elder) and the openly irreligious (the younger). They have special reference to the two parties found in the first two verses of this chapter --the Pharisees, the publicans and sinners]: 12 and the younger of them [the more childish and easily deceived] said to his father, Father, give me the portion of thy substance …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Conflict.
"Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the Author and Perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the Cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him that hath endured such gainsaying of sinners against themselves, that ye …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews John the Baptist's Person and Preaching.
(in the Wilderness of Judæa, and on the Banks of the Jordan, Occupying Several Months, Probably a.d. 25 or 26.) ^A Matt. III. 1-12; ^B Mark I. 1-8; ^C Luke III. 1-18. ^b 1 The beginning of the gospel [John begins his Gospel from eternity, where the Word is found coexistent with God. Matthew begins with Jesus, the humanly generated son of Abraham and David, born in the days of Herod the king. Luke begins with the birth of John the Baptist, the Messiah's herald; and Mark begins with the ministry …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel But if Moreover any not Having Charity, which Pertaineth to the Unity of Spirit...
23. But if moreover any not having charity, which pertaineth to the unity of spirit and the bond of peace whereby the Catholic Church is gathered and knit together, being involved in any schism, doth, that he may not deny Christ, suffer tribulations, straits, hunger, nakedness, persecution, perils, prisons, bonds, torments, swords, or flames, or wild beasts, or the very cross, through fear of hell and everlasting fire; in nowise is all this to be blamed, nay rather this also is a patience meet to …
St. Augustine—On Patience Of the Effects of those Prerogatives.
From these prerogatives there will arise to the elect in heaven, five notable effects:-- 1. They shall know God with a perfect knowledge (1 Cor. i. 10), so far as creatures can possibly comprehend the Creator. For there we shall see the Word, the Creator; and in the Word, all creatures that by the Word were created; so that we shall not need to learn (of the things which were made) the knowledge of him by whom all things were made. The most excellent creatures in this life, are but as a dark veil …
Lewis Bayly—The Practice of Piety Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans
It was the very busiest road in Palestine, on which the publican Levi Matthew sat at the receipt of "custom," when our Lord called him to the fellowship of the Gospel, and he then made that great feast to which he invited his fellow-publicans, that they also might see and hear Him in Whom he had found life and peace (Luke 5:29). For, it was the only truly international road of all those which passed through Palestine; indeed, it formed one of the great highways of the world's commerce. At the time …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Genesis
The Old Testament opens very impressively. In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) by the story of creation, i.-ii. 4a, and thus suggests, at the very beginning, the far-reaching purpose and the world-wide significance of the people and religion of Israel. The narrative has not travelled far till it becomes apparent that its dominant interests are to be religious and moral; for, after a pictorial sketch of …
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