Omar is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. He is identified as a descendant of Esau, the brother of Jacob, and is part of the Edomite lineage. The name "Omar" is believed to mean "eloquent" or "speaker," though the exact etymology is not definitively established.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 36:11, 15 · Omar is listed as one of the sons of Eliphaz, who was the firstborn of Esau. This places Omar among the chiefs of Edom, a significant group in the biblical narrative. The Berean Standard Bible states: "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz." (Genesis 36:11) Later, the text refers to the chiefs descended from Esau: "These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz." (Genesis 36:15)

2. 1 Chronicles 1:36 · Omar is again mentioned in the genealogical records, affirming his place in the lineage of Esau. The passage reads: "The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek." (1 Chronicles 1:36)

Historical and Theological Context:

Omar's inclusion in the genealogies highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. As a descendant of Esau, Omar is part of the Edomite nation, which often had a contentious relationship with the Israelites. The Edomites are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as both kin and adversaries of Israel, reflecting the complex dynamics between the two nations.

The genealogies in which Omar appears serve to establish the historical and familial connections between various peoples in the biblical world. They also underscore the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs, as Esau's descendants become a significant nation, as foretold in the blessings given to Esau by Isaac.

Cultural and Religious Significance:

In the broader biblical narrative, the Edomites, including the descendants of Omar, play a role in the unfolding account of God's people. The tensions and interactions between Israel and Edom are part of the larger theme of God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan through history. The genealogies, while sometimes overlooked, are crucial for understanding the interconnectedness of the biblical characters and the fulfillment of God's promises across generations.

Omar's mention, though brief, is a testament to the detailed record-keeping and the importance of family lines in the biblical text. It also serves as a reminder of the diverse peoples and nations that are part of the biblical account, each contributing to the tapestry of God's redemptive history.Omar

he that speaks; bitter

Omar

(eloquent, talkative), son of Eliphaz the first-born of Esau. (Genesis 36:11,15; 1 Chronicles 1:38) (B.C. 1750.)

Eloquent, the son of Eliphaz, who was Esau's eldest son (Genesis 36:11-15). OMAR

o'-mar (omar, connected perhaps with 'amar, "speak"; Septuagint Oman or Omar): Grandson of Esau and son of Eliphaz in Genesis 36:11 1 Chronicles 1:36; given the title "duke" or "chief" in Genesis 36:15.

201. Omar -- a grandson of Esau
... 200, 201. Omar. 202 . a grandson of Esau. Transliteration: Omar Phonetic
Spelling: (o-mawr') Short Definition: Omar. Word Origin ...
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Omar and the Sacred vine
... VII. Omar and the Sacred Vine. ... Fitzgerald's translation of Omar Khayyam concentrated
into an immortal poignancy all the dark and drifting hedonism of our time. ...
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The Inroads of Mahometanism
... [Sidenote: of the Holy Land,] Jerusalem was taken by Omar, the next Caliph, in
AD637, and, with the exception of a short interval during the Crusades, the Holy ...
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Chapter xxxvi
... And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam and Kenaz. ... Chief Teman
Chief Nahath Chief Jeush. Chief Omar Chief Zerah Chief Jalam. ...
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First Attempts on Jerusalem.
... [Footnote 1: The temple and its enclosure doubtless occupied the site of the mosque
of Omar and the haram, or Sacred Court, which surrounds the mosque. ...
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The Bible in the Life of To-Day
... The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam lay in Persian literature and in different English
translations long before Fitzgerald made it a household classic for literary ...
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Last Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem.
... could prosper. Imagine an innovator going in our days to preach the overturning
of Islamism round the mosque of Omar! There, however ...
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Mahomet.
... The Holy City itself, and all the sacred spots, were permitted to fall into their
hands; and though they did not profane the churches, the Khalif Omar built a ...
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The Influence of the King James Version on English Literature
... No doubt Edward Fitzgerald, who gave us the "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" did some
other desirable work; but Professor Moulton quotes this paragraph from a ...
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The Papacy not the Antichrist
... In later chapters it will be shown that he Mosque of Omar shall yet be replaced
by a Jewish Temple before our Lord returns to earth. ...
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Heretics
... IV. Mr. Bernard Shaw. V. Mr. HG Wells and the Giants. VI. Christmas and the Aesthetes.
VII. Omar and the Sacred Vine. VIII. The Mildness of the Yellow Press. IX ...
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Omar (3 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OMAR. o'-mar (omar, connected perhaps ... 36:15.
Multi-Version Concordance Omar (3 Occurrences). Genesis 36:11 ...
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Zepho (3 Occurrences)
... Zepho (3 Occurrences). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,
and Gatam, and Kenaz. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Kenaz (11 Occurrences)
... Kenaz (11 Occurrences). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,
and Gatam, and Kenaz. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Teman (12 Occurrences)
... Teman (12 Occurrences). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,
and Gatam, and Kenaz. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Eliphaz (14 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz
were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. (WEB ...
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Gatam (3 Occurrences)
... Gatam (3 Occurrences). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho,
and Gatam, and Kenaz. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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El'iphaz (6 Occurrences)
... wife of Esau. (See RSV). Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar,
Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. (See RSV). Genesis 36:12 ...
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Jerusalem (782 Occurrences)
... the Roman forces of the emperor Heraclius, took Jerusalem by storm, and retained
it till AD 637, when it was taken by the Arabians under the Khalif Omar. ...
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Omega (3 Occurrences)

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Alexandria (4 Occurrences)
... Yet even when Alexandria was captured by the Arabs (641) under the caliph Omar,
the general could report: "I have taken a city containing 4,000 palaces and ...
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