Genesis 36:14
Genesis 36:14 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
¶ 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.
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.
And these are the sons of Esau's wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon: she was the mother of Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
These were the sons of Esau's wife Oholibamah, daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, whom she had for Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
And these were the sonnes of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, daughter of Zibeon Esaus wife: for she bare vnto Esau, Ieush, and Iaalam, and Korah.
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.
These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
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.
And these were the sons of Oolibama, the daughter of Ana, the daughter of Sebeon, the wife of Esau, whom she bore to him, Jehus, and Ihelon, and Core.
Esau’s wife Oholibamah, who was the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, gave birth to three sons: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
Esau had another wife, and her name was Oholibamah. Her father’s name was Anah, and her grand-father’s name was Zibeyon. Oholibamah and Esau had 3 sons together. These are their names, – Jeyush – Jalam – Korah
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Genesis 36:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
הָי֗וּ
בְּנֵ֨י
אָהֳלִיבָמָ֧ה
בַת
עֲנָ֛ה
בַּת
צִבְע֖וֹן
אֵ֣שֶׁת
עֵשָׂ֑ו
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
לְ/עֵשָׂ֔ו
אֶת
יעיש
יְע֥וּשׁ
וְ/אֶת
יַעְלָ֖ם
וְ/אֶת
קֹֽרַח
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
הָי֗וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָהֳלִיבָמָ֧ה
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
Oholibamah
N-proper
בַת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
עֲנָ֛ה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
Anah
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
Zibeon
N-proper
אֵ֣שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עֵשָׂ֑ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
Prep | N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יעיש
Yᵉʻîysh
H3274
Jeush
N-proper
יְע֥וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
Jeush
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
יַעְלָ֖ם
Yaʻlâm
H3281
Jalam
N-proper
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
קֹֽרַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:14
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
הָי֗וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְּנֵ֨י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָהֳלִיבָמָ֧ה
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
"Oholibamah"
N-proper
Oholibamah was a wife of Esau, first mentioned in Genesis 36. Her name means 'tent of the high place'.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.41 § Aholibamah = "tent of the high place" 1) wife of Esau 2) an Edomite chieftain
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Aholibamah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:52.
בַת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
עֲנָ֛ה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
"Anah"
N-proper
Anah was a person's name in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 36:24 as the son of Zibeon. Anah also means 'answer' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.24; son of: Zibeon (H6649H); brother of: Aiah (H0345) § Anah = "answer" 1) son of Zibeon and father of Aholibamah, a wife of Esau 2) a Horite chief 3) daughter of Zibeon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Anah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:25; 1 Chronicles 1:41.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
"Zibeon"
N-proper
Zibeon was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:20, and was the son of Seir and father of Aiah and Anah. He was an Idumaean, and his name means colored. Zibeon's daughter Aholibamah married Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Aiah (H0345), Anah (H6034I) § Zibeon = "coloured" 1) father of Anah, whose daughter Aholibamah married Esau 2) son of Seir the Horite 2a) maybe same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Zibeon. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:24; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
אֵ֣שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
עֵשָׂ֑ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
לְ/עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
Prep | N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יעיש
Yᵉʻîysh
H3274
"Jeush"
N-proper
Jeush was a son of Esau and Oholibamah, mentioned in Genesis 36:5, and a Benjamite in the Bible. The name Jeush means assembler.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.5; son of: Esau (H6215) and Oholibamah (H0173); brother of: Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); half-brother of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Reuel (H7467) Another spelling of ye.ush (יְעוּשׁ "Jeush" H3266) § Jeush = "assembler" 1) son of Esau by Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, son of Zibeon the Hivite 2) a Benjamite, son of Bilhan
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jeush (from the margin). Compare H3266 (יְעוּשׁ). See also: Genesis 36:5; Genesis 36:14.
יְע֥וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
"Jeush"
N-proper
Jeush was the name of an Edomite and four Israelites, including a son of King Rehoboam, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:19. His name means He hurries to aid, and he was a descendant of King Saul. Jeush is also translated as Jehush in some versions.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.11.19; son of: Rehoboam (H7346) and Mahalath (H4258H); brother of: Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093); half-brother of: Abijah (H0029I), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019G) § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" 1) son of Eshek, a remote descendant of king Saul 2) a Gershonite Levite of the house of Shimei 3) son of king Rehoboam of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jehush, Jeush. Compare H3274 (יְעִישׁ). See also: Genesis 36:5; 1 Chronicles 7:10; 2 Chronicles 11:19.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יַעְלָ֖ם
Yaʻlâm
H3281
"Jalam"
N-proper
Jalam was an Edomite, a son of Esau and Oholibamah, living during the time of the patriarchs. His name means 'concealed' and he was a descendant of Esau.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.5; son of: Esau (H6215) and Oholibamah (H0173); brother of: Jeush (H3266) and Korah (H7141); half-brother of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Reuel (H7467) § Jaalam = "concealed" an Edomite, descendant of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jalam. See also: Genesis 36:5; Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:35.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קֹֽרַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:14
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Context — The Descendants of Esau
12Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
13These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
14These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
15These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, 16Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 36:2 | Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, |
| 2 | Genesis 36:18 | These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 1:35 | The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. |
| 4 | Genesis 36:5 | and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan. |
Genesis 36:14 Summary
Genesis 36:14 tells us about the family of Esau, one of the sons of Isaac, and his wife Oholibamah, who had three sons: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. This verse is important because it helps us understand the family tree of Esau and how it fits into the bigger story of the Bible (Genesis 25:23-26). It also reminds us that our families and heritage are a gift from God, and we should be grateful for them, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5. By studying this verse, we can learn more about the value of family and the ways in which God works through our relationships with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Oholibamah and what was her relationship to Esau?
Oholibamah was one of Esau's wives, the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, as mentioned in Genesis 36:14. She bore three sons to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah, according to this verse.
What is the significance of the genealogy listed in Genesis 36:14?
The genealogy listed in Genesis 36:14 is significant because it helps to establish the family line of Esau, which is an important part of the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 25:23-26 and Genesis 27:1-40.
How does Genesis 36:14 relate to the rest of the book of Genesis?
Genesis 36:14 is part of a larger section in the book of Genesis that focuses on the descendants of Esau and the nation of Edom, which is also discussed in Genesis 36:1-43 and Genesis 27:39-40.
What can we learn about family and heritage from Genesis 36:14?
Genesis 36:14 teaches us about the importance of family and heritage, as seen in the careful recording of Esau's descendants, which reflects the value placed on family and lineage in biblical times, similar to Genesis 5:1-32 and Genesis 11:10-26.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about the character of Esau and his relationships with his wives and children?
- How does the listing of Esau's descendants in Genesis 36:14 contribute to our understanding of God's plan for the nations, as discussed in Genesis 12:1-3?
- In what ways can we apply the themes of family, heritage, and legacy from Genesis 36:14 to our own lives and relationships?
- What lessons can be learned from the fact that Oholibamah's sons are listed by name, and how can we apply these lessons to our own lives, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:14
And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife,.... [See comments on Genesis 36:2]; here also the Samaritan and Septuagint versions read, "the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:14
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. These are the names of Esau's sons. They were five in number.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:14
9–14. The “sons” of Esau by Adah, Basemath, and Oholibamah must be regarded as the names of clans, and, like the sons of Ishmael and Israel, are 12 in number (Amalek, the son of Esau’s concubine, Timna, is excluded from this list of twelve).