Apologetics Bible

Genesis 36:1

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה תֹּלְדוֹת עֵשָׂו הוּא אֱדֽוֹם׃

ve'eleh-toledvot-'eshav-hv'-'edvom

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

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

ASV: Now these are the generations of Esau (the same is Edom).

YLT: And these are births of Esau, who is Edom.

Exposition: Genesis 36:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:2

Hebrew

עֵשָׂו לָקַח אֶת־נָשָׁיו מִבְּנוֹת כְּנָעַן אֶת־עָדָה בַּת־אֵילוֹן הַֽחִתִּי וְאֶת־אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה בַּת־עֲנָה בַּת־צִבְעוֹן הֽ͏ַחִוִּֽי׃

'eshav-laqach-'et-nashayv-mivenvot-khena'an-'et-'adah-vat-'eylvon-hachitiy-ve'et-'aholiyvamah-vat-'anah-vat-tzive'von-hachiviy

KJV: Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;

AKJV: Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;

ASV: Esau 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,

YLT: Esau hath taken his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah daughter of Anah, daughter of Zibeon the Hivite,

Exposition: Genesis 36:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:3

Hebrew

וְאֶת־בָּשְׂמַת בַּת־יִשְׁמָעֵאל אֲחוֹת נְבָיֽוֹת׃

ve'et-vashemat-vat-yishema'e'l-'achvot-nevayvot

KJV: And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.

AKJV: And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.

ASV: and Basemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebaioth.

YLT: and Bashemath daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebajoth.

Exposition: Genesis 36:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:4

Hebrew

וַתֵּלֶד עָדָה לְעֵשָׂו אֶת־אֱלִיפָז וּבָשְׂמַת יָלְדָה אֶת־רְעוּאֵֽל׃

vateled-'adah-le'eshav-'et-'eliyfaz-vvashemat-yaledah-'et-re'v'el

KJV: And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;

AKJV: And Adah bore to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bore Reuel;

ASV: And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Basemath bare Reuel;

YLT: And Adah beareth to Esau, Eliphaz; and Bashemath hath born Reuel;

Exposition: Genesis 36:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:5

Hebrew

וְאָהֳלִֽיבָמָה יָֽלְדָה אֶת־יעיש יְעוּשׁ וְאֶת־יַעְלָם וְאֶת־קֹרַח אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי עֵשָׂו אֲשֶׁר יֻלְּדוּ־לוֹ בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָֽעַן׃

ve'aholiyvamah-yaledah-'et-y'ysh-ye'vsh-ve'et-ya'elam-ve'et-qorach-'eleh-veney-'eshav-'asher-yuledv-lvo-ve'eretz-khena'an

KJV: And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

AKJV: And Aholibamah bore Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born to him in the land of Canaan.

ASV: and Oholibamah bare Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, that were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

YLT: and Aholibamah hath born Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. These are sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Exposition: Genesis 36:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:6

Hebrew

וַיִּקַּח עֵשָׂו אֶת־נָשָׁיו וְאֶת־בָּנָיו וְאֶת־בְּנֹתָיו וְאֶת־כָּל־נַפְשׁוֹת בֵּיתוֹ וְאֶת־מִקְנֵהוּ וְאֶת־כָּל־בְּהֶמְתּוֹ וְאֵת כָּל־קִנְיָנוֹ אֲשֶׁר רָכַשׁ בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן וַיֵּלֶךְ אֶל־אֶרֶץ מִפְּנֵי יַעֲקֹב אָחִֽיו׃

vayiqach-'eshav-'et-nashayv-ve'et-vanayv-ve'et-venotayv-ve'et-khal-nafeshvot-veytvo-ve'et-miqenehv-ve'et-khal-vehemetvo-ve'et-khal-qineyanvo-'asher-rakhash-ve'eretz-khena'an-vayelekhe-'el-'eretz-mifeney-ya'aqov-'achiyv

KJV: And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.

AKJV: And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.

ASV: And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the souls of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his possessions, which he had gathered in the land of Canaan; and went into a land away from his brother Jacob.

YLT: And Esau taketh his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance which he hath acquired in the land of Canaan, and goeth into the country from the face of Jacob his brother;

Exposition: Genesis 36:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:7

Hebrew

כִּֽי־הָיָה רְכוּשָׁם רָב מִשֶּׁבֶת יַחְדָּו וְלֹא יֽ͏ָכְלָה אֶרֶץ מְגֽוּרֵיהֶם לָשֵׂאת אֹתָם מִפְּנֵי מִקְנֵיהֶֽם׃

khiy-hayah-rekhvsham-rav-mishevet-yachedav-velo'-yakhelah-'eretz-megvreyhem-lashe't-'otam-mifeney-miqeneyhem

KJV: For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.

AKJV: For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.

ASV: For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojournings could not bear them because of their cattle.

YLT: for their substance was more abundant than to dwell together, and the land of their sojournings was not able to bear them because of their cattle;

Exposition: Genesis 36:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:8

Hebrew

וַיֵּשֶׁב עֵשָׂו בְּהַר שֵׂעִיר עֵשָׂו הוּא אֱדֽוֹם׃

vayeshev-'eshav-vehar-she'iyr-'eshav-hv'-'edvom

KJV: Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.

AKJV: Thus dwelled Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. ¶

ASV: And Esau dwelt in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.

YLT: and Esau dwelleth in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.

Exposition: Genesis 36:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:9

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה תֹּלְדוֹת עֵשָׂו אֲבִי אֱדוֹם בְּהַר שֵׂעִֽיר׃

ve'eleh-toledvot-'eshav-'aviy-'edvom-vehar-she'iyr

KJV: And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:

AKJV: And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:

ASV: And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:

YLT: And these are births of Esau, father of Edom, in mount Seir.

Exposition: Genesis 36:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:10

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת בְּנֵֽי־עֵשָׂו אֱלִיפַז בֶּן־עָדָה אֵשֶׁת עֵשָׂו רְעוּאֵל בֶּן־בָּשְׂמַת אֵשֶׁת עֵשָֽׂו׃

'eleh-shemvot-veney-'eshav-'eliyfaz-ven-'adah-'eshet-'eshav-re'v'el-ven-vashemat-'eshet-'eshav

KJV: These are the names of Esau’s sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.

AKJV: These are the names of Esau’s sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.

ASV: these are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Basemath the wife of Esau.

YLT: These are the names of the sons of Esau: Eliphaz son of Adah, wife of Esau; Reuel son of Bashemath, wife of Esau.

Exposition: Genesis 36:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the names of Esau’s sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:11

Hebrew

וַיִּהְיוּ בְּנֵי אֱלִיפָז תֵּימָן אוֹמָר צְפוֹ וְגַעְתָּם וּקְנַֽז׃

vayiheyv-veney-'eliyfaz-teyman-'vomar-tzefvo-vega'etam-vqenaz

KJV: And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

AKJV: And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

ASV: And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

YLT: And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;

Exposition: Genesis 36:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:12

Hebrew

וְתִמְנַע ׀ הָיְתָה פִילֶגֶשׁ לֶֽאֱלִיפַז בֶּן־עֵשָׂו וַתֵּלֶד לֶאֱלִיפַז אֶת־עֲמָלֵק אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי עָדָה אֵשֶׁת עֵשָֽׂו׃

vetimena'- -hayetah-fiylegesh-le'eliyfaz-ven-'eshav-vateled-le'eliyfaz-'et-'amaleq-'eleh-veney-'adah-'eshet-'eshav

KJV: And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.

AKJV: And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bore to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.

ASV: And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these are the sons of Adah, Esau’s wife.

YLT: and Timnath hath been concubine to Eliphaz son of Esau, and she beareth to Eliphaz, Amalek; these are sons of Adah wife of Esau.

Exposition: Genesis 36:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau’s son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau’s wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:13

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי רְעוּאֵל נַחַת וָזֶרַח שַׁמָּה וּמִזָּה אֵלֶּה הָיוּ בְּנֵי בָשְׂמַת אֵשֶׁת עֵשָֽׂו׃

ve'eleh-veney-re'v'el-nachat-vazerach-shamah-vmizah-'eleh-hayv-veney-vashemat-'eshet-'eshav

KJV: And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.

AKJV: And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife. ¶

ASV: And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.

YLT: And these are sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah; these were sons of Bashemath wife of Esau.

Exposition: Genesis 36:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:14

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה הָיוּ בְּנֵי אָהֳלִיבָמָה בַת־עֲנָה בַּת־צִבְעוֹן אֵשֶׁת עֵשָׂו וַתֵּלֶד לְעֵשָׂו אֶת־יעיש יְעוּשׁ וְאֶת־יַעְלָם וְאֶת־קֹֽרַח׃

ve'eleh-hayv-veney-'aholiyvamah-vat-'anah-vat-tzive'von-'eshet-'eshav-vateled-le'eshav-'et-y'ysh-ye'vsh-ve'et-ya'elam-ve'et-qorach

KJV: And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

AKJV: And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bore to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. ¶

ASV: And these were the sons of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah.

YLT: And these have been the sons of Aholibamah daughter of Anah, daughter of Zibeon, wife of Esau; and she beareth to Esau, Jeush and Jaalam and Korah.

Exposition: Genesis 36:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:15

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי בְנֵֽי־עֵשָׂו בְּנֵי אֱלִיפַז בְּכוֹר עֵשָׂו אַלּוּף תֵּימָן אַלּוּף אוֹמָר אַלּוּף צְפוֹ אַלּוּף קְנַֽז׃

'eleh-'alvfey-veney-'eshav-veney-'eliyfaz-vekhvor-'eshav-'alvf-teyman-'alvf-'vomar-'alvf-tzefvo-'alvf-qenaz

KJV: These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,

AKJV: These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,

ASV: 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,

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

Exposition: Genesis 36:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:16

Hebrew

אַלּֽוּף־קֹרַח אַלּוּף גַּעְתָּם אַלּוּף עֲמָלֵק אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי אֱלִיפַז בְּאֶרֶץ אֱדוֹם אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי עָדָֽה׃

'alvf-qorach-'alvf-ga'etam-'alvf-'amaleq-'eleh-'alvfey-'eliyfaz-ve'eretz-'edvom-'eleh-veney-'adah

KJV: Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.

AKJV: Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah. ¶

ASV: chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek: these are the chiefs that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.

YLT: chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek; these are chiefs of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom; these are sons of Adah.

Exposition: Genesis 36:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:17

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי רְעוּאֵל בֶּן־עֵשָׂו אַלּוּף נַחַת אַלּוּף זֶרַח אַלּוּף שַׁמָּה אַלּוּף מִזָּה אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי רְעוּאֵל בְּאֶרֶץ אֱדוֹם אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי בָשְׂמַת אֵשֶׁת עֵשָֽׂו׃

ve'eleh-veney-re'v'el-ven-'eshav-'alvf-nachat-'alvf-zerach-'alvf-shamah-'alvf-mizah-'eleh-'alvfey-re'v'el-ve'eretz-'edvom-'eleh-veney-vashemat-'eshet-'eshav

KJV: And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.

AKJV: And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife. ¶

ASV: And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah: these are the chiefs that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.

YLT: And these are sons of Reuel son of Esau: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah; these are chiefs of Reuel, in the land of Edom; these are sons of Bashemath wife of Esau.

Exposition: Genesis 36:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:18

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה אֵשֶׁת עֵשָׂו אַלּוּף יְעוּשׁ אַלּוּף יַעְלָם אַלּוּף קֹרַח אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי אָֽהֳלִיבָמָה בַּת־עֲנָה אֵשֶׁת עֵשָֽׂו׃

ve'eleh-veney-'aholiyvamah-'eshet-'eshav-'alvf-ye'vsh-'alvf-ya'elam-'alvf-qorach-'eleh-'alvfey-'aholiyvamah-vat-'anah-'eshet-'eshav

KJV: And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.

AKJV: And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.

ASV: And these are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah: these are the chiefs that came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.

YLT: And these are sons of Aholibamah wife of Esau: chief Jeush, chief Jaalam, chief Korah; these are chiefs of Aholibamah daughter of Anah, wife of Esau.

Exposition: Genesis 36:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:19

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה בְנֵי־עֵשָׂו וְאֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵיהֶם הוּא אֱדֽוֹם׃

'eleh-veney-'eshav-ve'eleh-'alvfeyhem-hv'-'edvom

KJV: These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.

AKJV: These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes. ¶

ASV: These are the sons of Esau, and these are their chiefs: the same is Edom.

YLT: These are sons of Esau (who is Edom), and these their chiefs.

Exposition: Genesis 36:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:20

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה בְנֵֽי־שֵׂעִיר הַחֹרִי יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ לוֹטָן וְשׁוֹבָל וְצִבְעוֹן וַעֲנָֽה׃

'eleh-veney-she'iyr-hachoriy-yoshevey-ha'aretz-lvotan-veshvoval-vetzive'von-va'anah

KJV: These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,

AKJV: These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,

ASV: These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah,

YLT: These are sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,

Exposition: Genesis 36:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:21

Hebrew

וְדִשׁוֹן וְאֵצֶר וְדִישָׁן אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי הַחֹרִי בְּנֵי שֵׂעִיר בְּאֶרֶץ אֱדֽוֹם׃

vedishvon-ve'etzer-vediyshan-'eleh-'alvfey-hachoriy-veney-she'iyr-ve'eretz-'edvom

KJV: And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

AKJV: And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

ASV: and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

YLT: and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan; these are chiefs of the Horites, sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

Exposition: Genesis 36:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:22

Hebrew

וַיִּהְיוּ בְנֵי־לוֹטָן חֹרִי וְהֵימָם וַאֲחוֹת לוֹטָן תִּמְנָֽע׃

vayiheyv-veney-lvotan-choriy-veheymam-va'achvot-lvotan-timena'

KJV: And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

AKJV: And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

ASV: And the children of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

YLT: And the sons of Lotan are Hori and Heman; and a sister of Lotan is Timna.

Exposition: Genesis 36:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:23

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי שׁוֹבָל עַלְוָן וּמָנַחַת וְעֵיבָל שְׁפוֹ וְאוֹנָֽם׃

ve'eleh-veney-shvoval-'alevan-vmanachat-ve'eyval-shefvo-ve'vonam

KJV: And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.

AKJV: And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.

ASV: And these are the children of Shobal: Alvan and Manahath and Ebal, Shepho and Onam.

YLT: And these are sons of Shobal: Alvan and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho and Onam.

Exposition: Genesis 36:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:24

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְנֵֽי־צִבְעוֹן וְאַיָּה וַעֲנָה הוּא עֲנָה אֲשֶׁר מָצָא אֶת־הַיֵּמִם בַּמִּדְבָּר בִּרְעֹתוֹ אֶת־הַחֲמֹרִים לְצִבְעוֹן אָבִֽיו׃

ve'eleh-veney-tzive'von-ve'ayah-va'anah-hv'-'anah-'asher-matza'-'et-hayemim-vamidevar-vire'otvo-'et-hachamoriym-letzive'von-'aviyv

KJV: And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

AKJV: And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

ASV: And these are the children of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah; this is Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

YLT: And these are sons of Zibeon, both Ajah and Anah: it is Anah that hath found the Imim in the wilderness, in his feeding the asses of Zibeon his father.

Exposition: Genesis 36:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:25

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְנֵֽי־עֲנָה דִּשֹׁן וְאָהֳלִיבָמָה בַּת־עֲנָֽה׃

ve'eleh-veney-'anah-dishon-ve'aholiyvamah-vat-'anah

KJV: And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

AKJV: And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

ASV: And these are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

YLT: And these are sons of Anah: Dishon, and Aholibamah daughter of Anah.

Exposition: Genesis 36:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:26

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה בְּנֵי דִישָׁן חֶמְדָּן וְאֶשְׁבָּן וְיִתְרָן וּכְרָֽן׃

ve'eleh-veney-diyshan-chemedan-ve'eshevan-veyiteran-vkheran

KJV: And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

AKJV: And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

ASV: And these are the children of Dishon: Hemdan and Eshban and Ithran and Cheran.

YLT: And these are sons of Dishon: Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

Exposition: Genesis 36:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:27

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה בְּנֵי־אֵצֶר בִּלְהָן וְזַעֲוָן וַעֲקָֽן׃

'eleh-veney-'etzer-vilehan-veza'avan-va'aqan

KJV: The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.

AKJV: The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.

ASV: These are the children of Ezer: Bilhan and Zaavan and Akan.

YLT: These are sons of Ezer: Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.

Exposition: Genesis 36:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:28

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה בְנֵֽי־דִישָׁן עוּץ וַאֲרָֽן׃

'eleh-veney-diyshan-'vtz-va'aran

KJV: The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.

AKJV: The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.

ASV: These are the children of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

YLT: These are sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

Exposition: Genesis 36:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:29

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי הַחֹרִי אַלּוּף לוֹטָן אַלּוּף שׁוֹבָל אַלּוּף צִבְעוֹן אַלּוּף עֲנָֽה׃

'eleh-'alvfey-hachoriy-'alvf-lvotan-'alvf-shvoval-'alvf-tzive'von-'alvf-'anah

KJV: These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,

AKJV: These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,

ASV: These are the chiefs that came of the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,

YLT: These are chiefs of the Horite: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,

Exposition: Genesis 36:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:30

Hebrew

אַלּוּף דִּשֹׁן אַלּוּף אֵצֶר אַלּוּף דִּישָׁן אֵלֶּה אַלּוּפֵי הַחֹרִי לְאַלֻּפֵיהֶם בְּאֶרֶץ שֵׂעִֽיר׃

'alvf-dishon-'alvf-'etzer-'alvf-diyshan-'eleh-'alvfey-hachoriy-le'alufeyhem-ve'eretz-she'iyr

KJV: Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.

AKJV: Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir. ¶

ASV: chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, according to their chiefs in the land of Seir.

YLT: chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these are chiefs of the Horite in reference to their chiefs in the land of Seir.

Exposition: Genesis 36:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:31

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה הַמְּלָכִים אֲשֶׁר מָלְכוּ בְּאֶרֶץ אֱדוֹם לִפְנֵי מְלָךְ־מֶלֶךְ לִבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

ve'eleh-hamelakhiym-'asher-malekhv-ve'eretz-'edvom-lifeney-melakhe-melekhe-liveney-yishera'el

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

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

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

YLT: And these are the kings who have reigned in the land of Edom before the reigning of a king over the sons of Israel.

Exposition: Genesis 36:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:32

Hebrew

וַיִּמְלֹךְ בֶּאֱדוֹם בֶּלַע בֶּן־בְּעוֹר וְשֵׁם עִירוֹ דִּנְהָֽבָה׃

vayimelokhe-ve'edvom-vela'-ven-ve'vor-veshem-'iyrvo-dinehavah

KJV: And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

AKJV: And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

ASV: And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

YLT: And Bela son of Beor reigneth in Edom, and the name of his city is Dinhabah;

Exposition: Genesis 36:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:33

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת בָּלַע וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו יוֹבָב בֶּן־זֶרַח מִבָּצְרָֽה׃

vayamat-vala'-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-yvovav-ven-zerach-mivatzerah

KJV: And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

AKJV: And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

ASV: And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

YLT: and Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah;

Exposition: Genesis 36:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:34

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת יוֹבָב וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו חֻשָׁם מֵאֶרֶץ הַתֵּימָנִֽי׃

vayamat-yvovav-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-chusham-me'eretz-hateymaniy

KJV: And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.

AKJV: And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.

ASV: And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

YLT: and Jobab dieth, and reign in his stead doth Husham from the land of the Temanite.

Exposition: Genesis 36:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:35

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת חֻשָׁם וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו הֲדַד בֶּן־בְּדַד הַמַּכֶּה אֶת־מִדְיָן בִּשְׂדֵה מוֹאָב וְשֵׁם עִירוֹ עֲוִֽית׃

vayamat-chusham-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-hadad-ven-vedad-hamakheh-'et-mideyan-vishedeh-mvo'av-veshem-'iyrvo-'aviyt

KJV: And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.

AKJV: And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.

ASV: And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.

YLT: And Husham dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadad son of Bedad (who smiteth Midian in the field of Moab), and the name of his city is Avith;

Exposition: Genesis 36:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:36

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת הֲדָד וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו שַׂמְלָה מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה׃

vayamat-hadad-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-shamelah-mimashereqah

KJV: And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

AKJV: And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

ASV: And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

YLT: and Hadad dieth, and reign in his stead doth Samlah of Masrekah;

Exposition: Genesis 36:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:37

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת שַׂמְלָה וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו שָׁאוּל מֵרְחֹבוֹת הַנָּהָֽר׃

vayamat-shamelah-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-sha'vl-merechovvot-hanahar

KJV: And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

AKJV: And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

ASV: And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.

YLT: and Samlah dieth, and reign in his stead doth Saul from Rehoboth of the River;

Exposition: Genesis 36:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:38

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת שָׁאוּל וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו בַּעַל חָנָן בֶּן־עַכְבּֽוֹר׃

vayamat-sha'vl-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-va'al-chanan-ven-'akhevvor

KJV: And Saul died, and Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

AKJV: And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

ASV: And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

YLT: and Saul dieth, and reign in his stead doth Baal-hanan son of Achbor;

Exposition: Genesis 36:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Saul died, and Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:39

Hebrew

וַיָּמָת בַּעַל חָנָן בֶּן־עַכְבּוֹר וַיִּמְלֹךְ תַּחְתָּיו הֲדַר וְשֵׁם עִירוֹ פָּעוּ וְשֵׁם אִשְׁתּוֹ מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל בַּת־מַטְרֵד בַּת מֵי זָהָֽב׃

vayamat-va'al-chanan-ven-'akhevvor-vayimelokhe-tachetayv-hadar-veshem-'iyrvo-fa'v-veshem-'ishetvo-meheytave'el-vat-matered-vat-mey-zahav

KJV: And 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 Mezahab.

AKJV: And Baalhanan 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 Mezahab.

ASV: And 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.

YLT: and Baal-hanan son of Achbor dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadar, and the name of his city is Pau; and his wife's name is Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.

Exposition: Genesis 36:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And 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 Mezahab.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:40

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה שְׁמוֹת אַלּוּפֵי עֵשָׂו לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָם לִמְקֹמֹתָם בִּשְׁמֹתָם אַלּוּף תִּמְנָע אַלּוּף עַֽלְוָה אַלּוּף יְתֵֽת׃

ve'eleh-shemvot-'alvfey-'eshav-lemishefechotam-limeqomotam-vishemotam-'alvf-timena'-'alvf-'alevah-'alvf-yetet

KJV: 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,

AKJV: 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: 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,

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

Exposition: Genesis 36:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:41

Hebrew

אַלּוּף אָהֳלִיבָמָה אַלּוּף אֵלָה אַלּוּף פִּינֹֽן׃

'alvf-'aholiyvamah-'alvf-'elah-'alvf-fiynon

KJV: Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,

AKJV: Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,

ASV: chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,

YLT: chief Aholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,

Exposition: Genesis 36:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:42

Hebrew

אַלּוּף קְנַז אַלּוּף תֵּימָן אַלּוּף מִבְצָֽר׃

'alvf-qenaz-'alvf-teyman-'alvf-mivetzar

KJV: Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,

AKJV: Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,

ASV: chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,

YLT: chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,

Exposition: Genesis 36:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Genesis 36:43

Hebrew

אַלּוּף מַגְדִּיאֵל אַלּוּף עִירָם אֵלֶּה ׀ אַלּוּפֵי אֱדוֹם לְמֹֽשְׁבֹתָם בְּאֶרֶץ אֲחֻזָּתָם הוּא עֵשָׂו אֲבִי אֱדֽוֹם׃

'alvf-magediy'el-'alvf-'iyram-'eleh- -'alvfey-'edvom-lemoshevotam-ve'eretz-'achuzatam-hv'-'eshav-'aviy-'edvom

KJV: Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.

AKJV: Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.

ASV: chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.

YLT: chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these are chiefs of Edom, in reference to their dwellings, in the land of their possession; he is Esau father of Edom.

Exposition: Genesis 36:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.