Bible Dictionary

Almodad

The name Almodad means “measure of God”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Immeasurable, the first named of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:26), the founder of an Arabian tribe.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(measure) the first in order of the descendants of Joktan. (Genesis 10:26; 1 Chronicles 1:20)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

al-mo'-dad ('almodhadh, "the beloved," or, "God is beloved"): The first mentioned of the thirteen sons of Joktan (Ge 10:25-29; 1Ch 1:19-23). A south Arabian name, and pointing to a south Arabian tribe. See ABIMAEL.