Arphaxad

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(Chaldean fortress). A son of Shem (Gen. 10:22,24; 11:10-13; 1 Chron. 1:17-18,24).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Son of Shem, born two years after the flood, from whom Abraham descended (Gen. 10:22,24; Gen. 11:10-13; 1 Chron. 1:17-18,24). Stated as the father of Cainan in Luke 3:36. See CAINAN.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

742 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἀρφαξάδ

Transliteration:

Arphaxad

Phonic:

ar-fax-ad’

Meaning:

of Hebrew origin (775); Arphaxad, a post-diluvian patriarch

KJV Usage:

Arphaxad

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

I shall fail as the breast: he cursed the breast-bottle

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Great diffusion; one that heals:―son of Shem, Luke 3:36. {Diffusio maxima}