Devine Scripture

Genesis 36:40

What does Genesis 36:40 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 36:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And these are the names of the chiefs that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And these are the names of the chiefs that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

These are the names of the chiefs of Esau in the order of their families and their places: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And these <FI>are<Fi> the names of the chiefs of Esau, according to their families, according to their places, by their names: chief Timnah, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And these are the names of the dukes of Esau in their kindreds, and places, and callings: duke Thamna, duke Alva, duke Jetheth,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And these are the names of the chiefs of Esau, according to their families, after their places, with their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,

Context

v.39And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

v.40This passage

v.41chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 36:15

    These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the first-born of Esau: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,

  • 1 Chronicles 1:51

    And Hadad died. And the chiefs of Edom were: chief Timna, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth,

  • Genesis 36:31

    And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.

  • Exodus 15:15

    Then were the chiefs of Edom dismayed; The mighty men of Moab, trembling taketh hold upon them: All the inhabitants of Canaan are melted away.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 36

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 36.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 36:40.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary