Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau
Omar
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:11.
אוֹמָרOmar
The name means “he that speaks; bitter.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Eliphaz
- Mother
- A wife of Eliphaz
- People
- Edom
About Omar Written by AI
Omar was one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:11; 1 Chronicles 1:36). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, which list the descendants of Esau and the chiefs of Edom. As a grandson of Esau, Omar was part of the Edomite clan and likely held a position of influence within the tribe.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Eloquent, the son of Eliphaz, who was Esau’s eldest son (Gen. 36:11-15).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:11
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
- Genesis 36:15
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.