Genesis 36:1
What does Genesis 36:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 36:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Now these are the generations of Esau (the same is Edom).
KJV
King James Version · 1611Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Now these are the generations of Esau (the same is Edom).
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now these are the generations of Esau, that is to say, Edom.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And these <FI>are<Fi> births of Esau, who <FI>is<Fi> Edom.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And these are the generations of Esau, the same is Edom.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And these are the generations of Esau, that is Edom.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite,
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 25:12
Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because that Edom hath dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and hath greatly offended, and revenged himself upon them;
- Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
- Genesis 27:35
And he said, Thy brother came with guile, and hath taken away thy blessing.
- Genesis 25:24
And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- Deuteronomy 23:7
Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a sojourner in his land.
- Genesis 32:3
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
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