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Genesis 28:8

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Berean Standard Bible

And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,

American Standard Version (1901)

and Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

Bible in Basic English

It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Experiencing also that his father was not well pleased with the daughters of Chanaan:

Free Bible Version

This made Esau realize how much his father disliked Canaanite women.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan displeased Izhak his father,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

One Unity Resource Bible

Esau [Hairy] saw that the daughters of Canaan [Humbled] didn’t please Isaac [Laughter], his father.

Translation for Translators

Esau also realized that his father Isaac did not approve of women from the Canaan people-group.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Esau saw that the women of Canaan did not please Isaac his father.

Noah Webster Bible

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

World English Bible

Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan didn’t please Isaac, his father.

Young's Literal Translation

and Esau seeth that the daughters of Canaan are evil in the eyes of Isaac his father,

Context

Esau Marries Mahalath

⁷and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram.⁸And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,⁹Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

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Summary

In Genesis 28:8, we see Jacob being sent to Paddan-aram by his parents to find a wife from his mother's family. This journey marked a significant turning point in Jacob's life, as he embarked on a mission that would ultimately lead to his encounter with God at Bethel. The verse sets the stage for the unfolding of God's plan for Jacob, illustrating how God works through the lives of individuals to fulfill His purposes. It also highlights the importance of familial connections and the role they play in shaping our destinies, showcasing God's faithfulness in guiding His people through various life transitions.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father. Who he perceived was displeased with the daughters of Canaan, or that they were "evil in his eyes" (i), offensive to him, and disapproved of by him, because of their ill manners: Rebekah is not mentioned, whose displeasure he cared not for. (i) "malae in oculis", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator, Drusius, Schmidt.

Genesis 28:8

Esau Marries Mahalath

⁷and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram.⁸And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,⁹Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

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Berean Standard Bible

And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,

American Standard Version (1901)

and Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

Bible in Basic English

It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Experiencing also that his father was not well pleased with the daughters of Chanaan:

Free Bible Version

This made Esau realize how much his father disliked Canaanite women.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan displeased Izhak his father,

King James (Authorized) Version

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

One Unity Resource Bible

Esau [Hairy] saw that the daughters of Canaan [Humbled] didn’t please Isaac [Laughter], his father.

Translation for Translators

Esau also realized that his father Isaac did not approve of women from the Canaan people-group.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Esau saw that the women of Canaan did not please Isaac his father.

Noah Webster Bible

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

World English Bible

Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan didn’t please Isaac, his father.

Young's Literal Translation

and Esau seeth that the daughters of Canaan are evil in the eyes of Isaac his father,