Midian

[ mid-ee-uhn ]

noun
  1. a son of Abraham and Keturah. Genesis 25:1–4.

Origin of Midian

1
Ultimately from Hebrew Midyān, of uncertain origin and meaning

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British Dictionary definitions for Midian

Midian

/ (ˈmɪdɪən) /


nounOld Testament
  1. a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2)

  2. a nomadic nation claiming descent from him

Derived forms of Midian

  • Midianite, noun, adjective
  • Midianitish, adjective

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