Ishmael – Black History In The Bible

08 Nov

Kedar Meant “dark”, “black skin”, “black skinned man”

One For All0 CommentsCommentaries, Song of Solomon2021, Abraham, Arabic, Black, dark-skinned, Ezekiel 27:21, Genesis 25:13, Isaiah, Ishmael, Jeremiah 49: 28, Language, Skin, Solomon, Study Light

Source: Kedar (Study Light) 2021 A.D. From the source, " Kedar = “dark” 1) a son of Ishmael (noun proper masculine) 2) the descendants of Kedar (noun proper people)... (“black skin,” “black skinned man,”) [Kedar], pr.n. of a son of Ishmael, Genesis 25:13 and of an Arabian tribe sprung from him, Song of Solomon 1:5; Isaiah 42:11 (where it is joined with a fem.); 60:7 Jeremiah 49:28; Ezekiel 27:21 more fully called בְּנֵי קֵדָר Isaiah 21:17 by Pliny (H. N. 5:11), Cedrei. The Rabbins call all the Arabians universally by this name; whence לשון קדר Rabbin. used of the Arabic language." This source reinforces the notion that Kedar, a descendant of Abraham, was…

08 Nov

Kedar Meant “A Dark-Skinned Man, A Negro”

One For All0 CommentsCommentaries, Historical References1877, Abraham, dark-skinned, H.A. Long, Ishmael, Negro

Source: The Names We Bear A Descriptive Compendium of Bibliocal, Classical, and Common Names, Compiled So as to Aid Memory, in an Etymoloical Narrative Form and a Copious Index (H.A. Long) 1877 A.D. Note: Page 175 of the source. This source confirms that Kedar's name could allude to him being "a dark-skinned man, a negro". Kedar is the grandson of Abraham through Ishmael.

22 Feb

Ruddy Skin Color In Scripture: It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means

Black History In The Bible45 CommentsResearch & StudiesAbraham, Adam, Africa, Africans, Black, British Israelism, Brown, Cattle, Christianity, Color, David, Dragon, Esau, Europe, Frog, Greek, hebrew, Horse, Isaac, Ishmael, Israel, Jacob, Jeremiah, Judah, Middle East, nation, Nazarites, Prophets, Rebekah, Red, Ruddy, Serpent, Servant, Skin, Solomon, Sun, Visions, White People, Women

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7_eFJqoS3o Ruddy Complexion In The Bible If you've ever wondered what the Bible means when it referred to Esau, David, and other Hebrews as ruddy, then you've come to the right place. This is a very in depth study on the word, because this page will be used as a resource page for other studies. For that reason, it is very important to have a full understanding of the word, and the context in which it is used in scripture. All I ask is that you look at the evidence presented and based solely on that, make up your mind…

10 Mar

Ishmael: Abraham’s Half Egyptian Son With Hagar

Black History In The Bible0 CommentsUncategorizedAbraham, Egyptian, Hagar, Ishmael, Mingled People

[table id=6 /] [table id=1 /] We are use to hearing the story of Abraham and Isaac, but we often forget about Abraham's oldest son Ishmael. Throughout the Bible, the Ishmaelites (Ishmeelites) play an important role in many of the events that take place. Let's start by taking a look at the circumstances surrounding the birth of Ishmael. Different People Named Ishmael In Scripture In order to keep everything in context, we must first acknowledge that there are several different people named Ishmael in scripture, but two stand out over the others: Ishmael: son of Abraham (Genesis 28:9) Ishmael: son…

28 Feb

Geensis 17 (KJV)

Dante Fortson0 CommentsGenesisAbram, Bless, Canaanites, Circumcision, Covenant, Generation, Ishmael, nation, Sarai

The Covenant of Circumcision 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. 2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. 3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying, 4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. 5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many…

28 Feb

Genesis 16 (KJV)

Dante Fortson0 CommentsGenesisAbram, Angel, Beerlahairoi, Bered, Canaan, Egyptian, Hagar, Ishmael, Kadesh, Sarai, Shur, Water

The Birth of Ishmael 16 Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the Lord hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. 3 And Sarai Abram's wife took Hagar her maid the Egyptian, after Abram had dwelt ten years in the land of Canaan, and gave her to her husband Abram to be his wife. 4 And he went in unto…

02 Feb

Kedar: The “Dark Skinned” Grandson of Abraham

Black History In The Bible10 CommentsUncategorizedAbraham, Hagar, Ishmael, Kedar, Old Testament

[table id=6 /] [table id=1 /] Kedar was Abraham's grandson, and the second son of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13). He also founded a city that is mentioned quite a few times in scripture. Twelve times to be exact. It is not a major focal point of the Bible, but we do learn some pretty interesting things about the city. They lived in black tents (Psalms 120:5 and Song of Solomon 1:5). The were archers like Ishmael (Isaiah 21:17). They were ruled by princes (Ezekiel 27:21). Its alluded to above, but I feel like it's important to point out that the descendants…