Jump to: Hitchcock's • Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Introduction: Madai is a biblical figure mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10, which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons after the Flood. Madai is recognized as one of the sons of Japheth, who is traditionally considered the progenitor of several Indo-European peoples. Biblical References: Madai is first mentioned in Genesis 10:2: "The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras." . This passage is part of the genealogical record that traces the origins of various nations and peoples following the Great Flood. Genealogical Context: Madai is listed among the sons of Japheth, who was one of Noah's three sons. Japheth's descendants are generally associated with the spread of Indo-European peoples. The Table of Nations in Genesis 10 is a foundational text for understanding the distribution of peoples and languages in the ancient world. Historical and Cultural Significance: Madai is traditionally associated with the Medes, an ancient Iranian people who settled in the region that is now northwestern Iran. The Medes played a significant role in the history of the ancient Near East, particularly in the 7th and 6th centuries BC, when they established a powerful empire that eventually formed a coalition with the Babylonians to overthrow the Assyrian Empire. The Medes are mentioned in several other biblical passages, often in conjunction with the Persians. For example, in the Book of Daniel, the Medes and Persians are depicted as a combined force that conquers Babylon (Daniel 5:28, 6:8, 8:20). This historical connection underscores the significance of Madai as an ancestor of a major ancient civilization. Linguistic and Ethnological Considerations: The identification of Madai with the Medes is supported by linguistic and ethnological evidence. The name "Madai" is phonetically similar to "Mada," the Old Persian name for the Medes. This connection is further reinforced by the geographical and historical context provided in the Bible and other ancient sources. Theological Implications: From a theological perspective, the mention of Madai in the Table of Nations highlights the biblical theme of the dispersion of peoples and the fulfillment of God's command to "fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1). The genealogies in Genesis serve to demonstrate God's sovereignty over the nations and His unfolding plan for humanity. Conclusion: While the Bible provides limited information about Madai himself, his identification with the Medes offers valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of the ancient Near East. The legacy of Madai, as reflected in the rise of the Median Empire, illustrates the broader biblical narrative of the spread and development of nations following the Flood. Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary MadaiSmith's Bible Dictionary Madai(middle land), (Genesis 10:2) is usually called the third son of Japhet, and the progenitor of the Medes; but probably all that is intended is that the Medes, as well as the Gomerites, Greeks, Tabareni, Moschi, etc., descended from Japhet. ATS Bible Dictionary MadaiThe third son of Japheth, ancestor of the Medes, etc., Genesis 10:2. Easton's Bible Dictionary Middle land, the third "son" of Japheth (Genesis 10:2), the name by which the Medes are known on the Assyrian monuments. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia MADAImad'-a-i, ma'-di (madhay). Strong's Hebrew 4074. Maday -- a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land... and their land NASB Word Usage Madai (2), Medes (5), Media (8), Median (1). Madai, Medes, Media. Of foreign derivation; Madai, a ... /hebrew/4074.htm - 6k 4075. Maday -- an inhabitant of Media Library Chapter x How Every Nation was Denominated from their First Inhabitants. Demonstration v. --Of Wars. Hebrew Captives; Or, Mordecai and Esther. [Endnotes] The Book of Jubilees The Blessings of Noah Upon Shem and Japheth. (Gen. Ix. 18-27. ) The Seventh (And Last) vision "On Earth" The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of ... Thesaurus Madai (2 Occurrences)...MADAI. mad'-ai, ma'-di (madhay). See MEDES. ...Madai (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. ... /m/madai.htm - 7k Japheth (12 Occurrences) Javan (12 Occurrences) Gomer (7 Occurrences) Tiras (2 Occurrences) Tubal (9 Occurrences) Magog (5 Occurrences) Media (14 Occurrences) Meshech (11 Occurrences) Mad (22 Occurrences) Resources Who were the sons of Noah, and what happened to them and their descendants? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Japheth in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Madai (2 Occurrences)Genesis 10:2 1 Chronicles 1:5 Subtopics Related Terms |
    |