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H3575 · Hebrew · Old Testament
כּוּשׁ
Kush
Proper Noun
Cush / Ethiopia

Definition

The proper noun Kush refers to the son of Ham (Genesis 10:6) and the land named after him — ancient Nubia, modern Sudan, and northeastern Africa. Known for powerful warriors, gold, and distinctive appearance. Greek writers called this region Ethiopia.

Usage & Theological Significance

Psalm 68:31 envisions: 'Envoys from Egypt; Cush will submit her hands to God' — the nations worshiping the LORD. The Ethiopian eunuch of Acts 8 is an early fulfillment. Zephaniah 3:10: 'from beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers will bring me offerings.' The margins of the earth will be gathered in.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 68:31 Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit her hands to God.
Isaiah 18:1 Woe to the land of whirring wings along the rivers of Cush.
Zephaniah 3:10 From beyond the rivers of Cush my worshipers will bring me offerings.
Genesis 10:6 The sons of Ham: Cush, Egypt, Put and Canaan.
Numbers 12:1 Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married.

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