Here’s a little tip for you when studying the Bible.
Many times you will encounter the same person or place in Scripture but with different names.
There are many factors that come into play here.
The name could change depending on which nation that person resided in.
There may be a huge gap between when a given event occurred and when it was actually recorded.
Names, cultures, and languages evolve and change over the years and such variation needs to be taken into account when studying the Bible, especially since it spans over 4000 years of history.
So from verse 6, the the genealogy of Ham is reported.
Decoded into modern day names, Cush became Ethiopia, Mizraim became Egypt, Put became Libya,and Canaan became what is today Israel.
However, Israel still has yet to conquer all of the land that God bequeathed to them.
The truth is that many of the folks residing in the the Middle East today come from the cursed line of Ham.
However, the Arabs are an exception and do not stem from the line of Ham.
They come from the Godly line of Shem.
However, a good majority of them have given up their Godly heritage by worshipping the false God of Islam they call Allah.
This brings up a good point that bears repeating.
It doesn’t matter which line you were born into.
Even if you were born into the cursed line of Ham, you don’t have to stay in that line.
Back in the days of Moses and even today, one could become an Israelite by choosing to identify with them by converting.
The opposite is also true.
One can join the line of Ham and unwittingly make oneself an arch enemy of God.
The German people did this during the days of Hitler and now many Arabs have also done so.
Moving on, we are told that Cush (modern day Ethiopia) was the father of Nimrod.
This may or may not come as a surprise to some but Cush was a black man.
Both Jewish tradition and many ancient miniature statues and sketches testify to Nimrod’s negroid features.
We are told that Nimrod was the first mighty empire builder.
He founded Bavel which became Babylon.
We are told that Bavel was located in the Land of Shinar which is modern day Iraq.
Now take a look at verses 9-11.
He was a mighty hunter before Adonai — this is why people say, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Adonai.” His kingdom began with Bavel, Erekh, Akkad and Kalneh, in the land of Shin‘ar. Ashur went out from that land and built Ninveh, the city Rechovot, Kelach,…-Genesis 10:9-11
So who in the heck is “Asshur”?
“Asshur” is actually the Assyrian name for Nimrod.
Nimrod is a Babylonian name.
So verses 10 and 11 are actually talking about the same man using two different languages.
Let’s take a look at verses 13 and 14.
“And the Lehabites and the Naphtuhites, and the Pathrusites, and the Casluhites, and the Caphtorites from whom the Philistines emerged.“
Here is an interesting fact that maybe you did not know.
The modern word for the “Philistines” is Palestine.
However, most of the self-proclaimed Palestinians are actually Arabs who came to Israel seeking primarily manual labor on factories and farms.
Nevertheless, though stemming from the line of Shem, these Arabs have made a calculated and deliberate decision to identify themselves as Palestinians, since the ancient Philistines were the mortal arch enemy of Israel.
dear paster i was shocked that you identify all descendent of ham with cursed let me correct you in the name of jesus ham had 4 sons mizraim morden day egypt put mordern day lybia cush modern day sudan and ethiopia and cannan who dont exist .cannan was cursed becouse of the sin of his father not the other 3 .so in the lord i have corrected you teach the truth dont add dont reduse and at the end of your life he will reward you.may the lord bless you.
Thanks for your comment Peter. Let’s not overlook this part of my post: “It doesn’t matter which line you were born into. Even if you were born into the cursed line of Ham, you don’t have to stay in that line.” THE INSPIRING CONCLUSION: Regardless of which line you were originally born into, if you are grafted into Israel through faith in Yeshua (Israel’s Messiah!!!), you have become ONE with the family of God. Thanks for reading and be blessed.
Dear Pastor. It does matter what you say and teach. It would matter which li e one was born into since you mention they are cursed. Please teach ONLY the truth, which cannot be altered or justified by alliance to one son.
I’m not a pastor.
You forget pastor, that The Hebrew were a HAMITO SEMTIC PEOPLE. Ebre Father of the Ibrim( Hebrew) marries Azurod Daughter of Nimrod
Nimrodsdaughter is mother of the Hebrews Thus Hebrew is classified as HAMITIO SEMITIC, As in 50% HAM 50% SEM
their son Peleg Married Lomna a Canaanite (Ham), their sons only married other Hebrews or Hamite Women from then on to Abraham
Therefore Hebrews to the line of a Abraham are 2/3 Hamitic.
Abraham has Issac with another Hebrew and issac has Jacob (Israel) With a Hebrew and has and Jacob (Israel) has Judah With a hebrew
JUDAH father of the Judahites not Jewish people married
BATHSHUA A CANAANITE from whom the Jews Descend.
Then the Jews only married each other and Egyptians for 430 years.
Then they conquered the land of Canaan and killed them men mated with the women.
Hebrews and Israelites Jews are all over 2/3 Hamitic
This is why Hebrew is also a AFRO – ASIATIC language
I’m not a pastor.
Not sure where you receive your information from. But in KJV Bible Genesis 12: 1 The Almighty Father (Jehovah) told Abram to get out of his country, Ur of the Chaldees ,unto a land he will show him. So Abram crossed, over traveling to that place, which would be Canaan. The word Hebrew is first mentioned in Genesis 14:13 and assigned to Abram. Abram is first one identified as a Hebrew not Nimrod’s daughter. Also Jacob did not have Judah with a Hebrew. He had Judah with Leah whose father was Laban (who is related to Jacob. another story), Laban was a Syrian, although related to Jacob and Abraham, but remember The Almighty Jehovah told Abraham to leave his country (the land of Nimrod, Assyria/Syria) None of Jehovah’ s people started off as Hebrew. As far as being one of GODs people whether Physical or spiritual Israel. Since the final sacrifice which was Jesus Christ, it is of “faith” .Dont matter who you are as long as you believe and have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and that he is our savior and the Messiah That is considered to be one of Jehovahs people. It has not being Semitic of Hamitic. That was given to Jehovahs people time and time again during the wandering in the desert, up under the rule of KIngs, captivity, and under the rule of the Roman Empire until Jesus came on the scene and preached the word. Some of Jesus Christ’s own countrymen, people , Hebrews rejected him and his teachings. That is when the Almighty God Jehovah opened it up to the Gentiles (grafted in). So I agree with richoka. The Almighty looks at our hearts and righteousness.
Study well I am surely that you missed presented your argument. Study again family tree sons of Noah. Ham was not cursed but Canaan of which has no at all any connection to Africa. The descendants of Mizraim, put cush are the ones settle south ward (Africa). These son are not part of Africa. The reason why canaan land was given to the descendants of Shem, it is because the curse. They should have have land but to be slaves.
PETER, LETS LOOK AT THE EDOMITS, JACOB BROTHER. THE PALATINES OF TODAY CAME FROM THE EDOMITES (ENEMY)
Many thanks for your correction. The explanation of the paster seems to follow the root of agression and hatred of other nations. I feel sorry for paster.
I realize this is long after the original comments, but regardless to follow up on Peter’s comment, first, It should be carefully noted most scholars have explained that only Canaan was cursed, not Ham or his other children – let that sink in; second, the branch of Heber/Eber’s descendants that concern the writings of the Old Testament were clearly told to ‘drive out the Canaanites’, therefore, for only one reason I’m referring to, they are not to be called after the name of Israel. While the Israelites did receive particular punishments later on, yet this is simply an erroneous interpretation of scripture. I would advise that one should have a proper understanding of these important issues before tackling a load of blog posts head on. It would be wise. Otherwise, instead of God’s blessings you could be the one to receive the penalties of harmful errors toward such a meaningful teaching of this subject matter.. There are other concerns here which you should seriously consider leading to the deleting of some of these posts altogether.
Pretty much read all comments and the undeniable FACT is we are all family and everyone is the same all equals and no less of value than the othet. And that is awesome everyone just know this get your focus on new more important things in your lives our CREATOR wants us to live and enjoy life as he laid out for us on this great span of earth.
Ham was not cursed. Canaan was.
Really?
Good word, Jim. Most people don’t realize that it was Canaan that was cursed and not his father Ham.
As FYI, this is quoted From billygrahm.org “Because of a specific shameful act that occurred after the great flood, Noah pronounced a curse or judgment on one of Ham’s sons, a man by the name of Canaan. The judgment was that Canaan and his descendants would become servants or slaves to his brothers and their descendants, and over time, this actually happened. But the curse was not on Ham; it was only on his son, Canaan (see Genesis 9:25). Nor was Canaan the founder of any African nation or race; his descendants settled only in the Middle East.”
As FYI, this is quoted From billygrahm.org “Because of a specific shameful act that occurred after the great flood, Noah pronounced a curse or judgment on one of Ham’s sons, a man by the name of Canaan. The judgment was that Canaan and his descendants would become servants or slaves to his brothers and their descendants, and over time, this actually happened. But the curse was not on Ham; it was only on his son, Canaan (see Genesis 9:25). Nor was Canaan the founder of any African nation or race; his descendants settled only in the Middle East.”
—————-Stay calm and know your bible————–
ALL BLOODLINES ARE CURSED…Why???..because of our father Adam. Your sinful bloodline comes through your father….(bad DNA)
Whether Jew or Gentile…your sinful bloodline is cursed…how do we know??? Because death is a curse, and we all die…
**Romans 5:12 (KJV)-12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
This is why Christ was born of a virgin…OUTSIDE of the bloodline of Adam…He had “God the Father’s” sinless Blood…
Anyone who is “not” saved, and accepts Christ as Lord and Saviour is cursed forever…whether Jew or Gentile…
**Romans 2:9-11(KJV)-9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
God has created ONE people…from both groups(Jews/Gentiles)…they are saved people…
**Ephesians 2:12-16 (KJV)-12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. 14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:
**Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)- For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
**1 Corinthians 15:45-50 (KJV)
45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.47 The first man is of the earth, earthy; the second man is the Lord from heaven.48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
1 John 3:1-3 (KJV)-3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Colossians 3:3-4 (KJV)-3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
NOTES
Genesis 10
King James Version
10 Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
3 And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
4 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
5 By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.
6 And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtechah: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
8 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth.
9 He was a mighty hunter before the Lord: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord.
10 And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
11 Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,
12 And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city.
13 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
14 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.
15 And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth,
16 And the Jebusite, and the Amorite, and the Girgasite,
17 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,
18 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
19 And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.
20 These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.
21 Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
22 The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
23 And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
24 And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.
25 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
26 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
27 And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,
28 And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,
29 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.
30 And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east.
31 These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.
32 These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.
Canaan was cursed…. not Ham!
I think what you are implying is that black people are cursed but what you fail to realized is that according to the Torah or the Bible, Jesus Christ, his disciples and the 12 tribes of Israel are black. From the KJV version: Acts 13:1 Barnabas and Simeone was called Niger (BLACK in Latin). Simon of Cyrene, a city in Lybia, north Africa.
Job 30:30 Job said my skin is black
Songs of Solomon 1:5 i am black but beautiful
Acts 21:37-38 the chief asked Paul if he was the Egyptian (Black man, brother of Cush or Ethiopia) that made an uproar….
Matthew 2:13 The angel told Joseph to take baby Jesus and Mary to hide in Egypt from Herod. If Jesus was White Northern Africa would have been the worst hiding spot. But because they were black just like the egyptians the angel told them to hide in egypt so that the prophesy would be fulfilled that”Out of Egypt have I called my son.”
When Joseph was governor of Egypt and his brothers came to get food due to the famine Joseph recognized his brothers but they didn’t recognized him Gen 42:8. Why? because Joseph was black just like Canaan, Cush’s brother. If Joseph was white he would have standout amongst the rest of the Egyptians
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Daniel 7:9 I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head LIKE THE PURE WOOL ( black man hair texture): his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.
Rev 1:14-15 said Jesus Christ hair is as wool( black man hair) and feet like brass burned into a furnace (black man skin color).
Daniel 10:6 says God’s colour is like polished brass(Black man colour).
click on the link and you will see a short 4 minutes video of White Rabbi who admits black is original jew with DNA, Biblical & Historical Proof. https://youtu.be/nA3VR-SugpI