Overview
The Bible addresses phut across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Cush, Mizraim, Medo-Persian Kingdom and Persia. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ham, Cush and Lydia.
Key Bible verses about phut
Old Testament
Ezekiel
They of Persia and of Lud and of Phut were in thine army, thy men of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth thy comeliness.
Ethiopia, and Libya, and Lydia, and all the mingled people, and Chub, and the men of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword. Libya: Heb. Phut men: Heb. children
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them; all of them with shield and helmet: Libya: or, Phut
People in the Bible and phut
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying phut for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:6, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Ham, Cush and Lydia and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Cush, Mizraim, Medo-Persian Kingdom and Persia.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about phut?
The Bible addresses phut across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Cush, Mizraim, Medo-Persian Kingdom and Persia. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Ham, Cush and Lydia.
How many Bible verses are about phut?
The Bible references phut in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention phut?
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 phut?
Ham, Cush and Lydia.
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