Midian
Americannoun
noun
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a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2)
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a nomadic nation claiming descent from him
Other Word Forms
- Midianite noun
- Midianitish adjective
Etymology
Origin of Midian
Ultimately from Hebrew Midyān, of uncertain origin and meaning
Example Sentences
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Ramses banishes Moses from the kingdom, and he eventually finds shelter and a bride in the village of Midian.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2014
Moses with his flocks in Midian, Buddha under the Bo Tree, Jesus up to his knees in the waters of Jordan ...
From Time Magazine Archive
The gifts they bore�gold, frankincense and myrrh�hint at Arabia, since unrelated Bible stories describe camel trains of similar tribute emanating from Sheba and Midian, both on that peninsula.
From Time Magazine Archive
The gifts they bore--gold, frankincense and myrrh--hint at Arabia, since unrelated Bible stories describe camel trains of similar tribute emanating from Sheba and Midian, both on that peninsula.
From Time Magazine Archive
Troubles had been gathering upon him for days, there had been a sort of concentration of these hosts of Midian overnight, and in the grey small hours Kipps had held his review.
From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
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