Overview
The Bible addresses timnath across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges and Genesis. Closely related themes include Samson, Sheep, Shua and Shelah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samson, Judah, Hirah and Tamar.
Key Bible verses about timnath
Old Testament
Genesis
And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. in process: Heb. the days were multiplied
And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.
And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which is by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife. an open: Heb. the door of eyes, or, of Enajim
Judges
And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.
And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. against: Heb. in meeting him
Then the Philistines said, Who hath done this? And they answered, Samson, the son in law of the Timnite, because he had taken his wife, and given her to his companion. And the Philistines came up, and burnt her and her father with fire.
People in the Bible and timnath
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying timnath for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 38:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Judges and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Samson, Judah and Hirah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Samson, Sheep, Shua and Shelah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about timnath?
The Bible addresses timnath across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Judges and Genesis. Closely related themes include Samson, Sheep, Shua and Shelah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Samson, Judah, Hirah and Tamar.
How many Bible verses are about timnath?
The Bible references timnath in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention timnath?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 38:12: “And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. in process: Heb. the days were multiplied”
Which people in the Bible are associated with timnath?
Samson, Judah, Hirah, Tamar and Shelah.
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