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Mezahab

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(gilded). An Edomite (Gen. 36:39³⁹And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. (Genesis 36:39)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Grandfather of Mehetabel (Gen. 36:39³⁹And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. (Genesis 36:39); 1 Chron. 1:50⁵⁰And when Baal-hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. (1 Chronicles 1:50)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4314 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Mey

Phonic:

Zahab

Meaning:

from 4325 and 2091, water of gold; Me-Zahab, an Edomite

KJV Usage:

Mezahab

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

waters of gold

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Water of gold; luster of gold; seed, i. e., shoot, of the sun:―an Edomite, Gen. 36:39. {Aqua auri}