Bible Dictionary

Idumaea

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Idumaea is the Greek form of Edom, the region and people descended from Esau.

Definition

Idumaea is the Greek form of Edom. It denotes the land or people associated with Edom.

The term occurs in Greek form in passages referring to Edom; in the Revised Version it is rendered “Edom.”

Isaiah 34:5 Isaiah 34:6 Ezekiel 35:15 Ezekiel 36:5

Easton's Bible Dictionary

The Greek form of Edom (Isa. 34:5, 6; Ezek. 35:15; 36:5, but in R.V. “Edom”). (See EDOM).