Genesis 36:1

Translations

Modern

This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom).

Traditional

Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.

Literal

And these are the generations of Esau (he is Edom).

Latin

Hæ sunt autem generationes Esau, ipse est Edom.

Original

Hebrew

English

This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom).

Notes

Genesis 36:1–8

The story of Esau emphasizes two main points:

The sons of Esau … were born to him in the land of Canaan (36:5) before he moved to Seir (36:8). In contrast, most of Jacob’s children were born outside Canaan but later moved there. God gave the land to Jacob and his descendants, making space for them by settling Esau elsewhere.
Esau was also known as Edom. Israel often had conflicts with the Edomites (see 1 Samuel 21:7; 22:9–22; Obadiah 1).

Genesis 36:1–43

Genesis now turns to the story of Isaac’s sons. It first finishes the account of Esau’s line (chapter 36), who was not chosen. Then it continues with the line of Jacob (chapter 37), whom God chose.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 22:17
I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies.
1 Chronicles 1:35
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
Numbers 20:14–21
From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us,
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
Genesis 25:24–34
When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb.
Deuteronomy 23:7
Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.
Genesis 32:3–7
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
Genesis 27:35–41
But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”
Ezekiel 25:12
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt,

Parallels

1 Chronicles 1:35–37

People

Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Edom, Edomites Genealogy Genesis, Book of Hivites Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Edom: A Name of Esau, Possibly on Account of his Being Covered with Red Hair Edomites: Descendants of Esau Esau: Called Edom Esau: Descendants of Genealogy of Esau Rulers: Esau, and the Dukes of Edom

Genesis 36:1

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