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Idumaea

American  
[id-yoo-mee-uh] / ˌɪd yʊˈmi ə /
Or Idumea

noun

  1. Greek name of Edom.


Other Word Forms

  • Idumaean adjective
  • Idumean adjective

Example Sentences

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He subjugated Samaria and Idumaea, compelling the inhabitants of the latter to accept circumcision.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

The course of events has been the same in Idumaea.

From The Earth as Modified by Human Action by Marsh, George P.

He then subdued Idumaea, and compelled the people of that country to adopt the Jewish religion.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 02 Jewish Heroes and Prophets by Lord, John

The principal heir was Archelaus, to whom Idumaea, Judaea, and Samaritis were allotted; Augustus at first refused him the title of king.

From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius

Henceforth, the new home of the Edomites is consequently known as Idumaea.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" by Various