Timna
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Timna in the Bible?
Timna was a concubine of Eliphaz, son of Esau, and the mother of Amalek; other biblical passages identify her as a Horite chieftain or the sister of Lotan.
SIGNIFICANCE
The textual variations regarding Timna's identity and lineage provide insight into the complex intermarriage between the Edomite and Horite populations during the formation of the tribal confederations.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Timna reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Timna in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Timna clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Timna." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/timna/