Overview
The Bible addresses cush across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Sciences, Genealogy, Mizraim and Phut. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cush, Ham and Nimrod.
Key Bible verses about cush
Old Testament
Genesis
People in the Bible and cush
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying cush for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Cush, Ham and Nimrod and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Sciences, Genealogy, Mizraim and Phut.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about cush?
The Bible addresses cush across 6 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Sciences, Genealogy, Mizraim and Phut. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Cush, Ham and Nimrod.
How many Bible verses are about cush?
The Bible references cush in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention cush?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:6: “And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with cush?
Cush, Ham and Nimrod.
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