Genesis 36:22
Genesis 36:22 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
The children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; Lotan's sister was Timna.
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan's sister.
And the sonnes of Lotan were, Hori and Hemam, and Lotans sister was Timna.
And the sons of Lotan are Hori and Heman; and a sister of Lotan [is] Timna.
The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna.
And the children of Lotan were Hori, and Heman: and Lotan's sister was Timna.
And Lotan had sons: Hori and Heman. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
Seir’s son Lotan had these sons, – Hori – Hemam Lotan also had a sister called Timna.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:22
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Genesis 36:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
בְנֵי
לוֹטָ֖ן
חֹרִ֣י
וְ/הֵימָ֑ם
וַ/אֲח֥וֹת
לוֹטָ֖ן
תִּמְנָֽע
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לוֹטָ֖ן
Lôwṭân
H3877
Lotan
N-proper
חֹרִ֣י
Chôrîy
H2753
Hori
N-proper
וְ/הֵימָ֑ם
Hêymâm
H1967
Hemam
Conj | N-proper
וַ/אֲח֥וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
Conj | N-fs
לוֹטָ֖ן
Lôwṭân
H3877
Lotan
N-proper
תִּמְנָֽע
Timnâʻ
H8555
Timna
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:22
וַ/יִּהְי֥וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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.
בְנֵי
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.
לוֹטָ֖ן
Lôwṭân
H3877
"Lotan"
N-proper
Lotan was an Idumaean, the eldest son of Seir the Horite, mentioned in Genesis 36:20. He was a brother of several people, including Shobal and Zibeon. Lotan's name means 'covering'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hori (H2753H), Hemam (H1950) § Lotan = "covering" the eldest son of Seir the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Lotan. See also: Genesis 36:20; Genesis 36:29; 1 Chronicles 1:39.
חֹרִ֣י
Chôrîy
H2753
"Hori"
N-proper
Hori was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs. He was the son of Lotan and the brother of Hemam. Hori is also the name of a Simeonite who was the father of Shaphat.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.22; son of: Lotan (H3877); brother of: Hemam (H1950) Also named: cho.ri (חֹרִי "Horite" H2752) § Hori = "cave dweller" 1) a Horite, son of Lotan, the son of Seir 2) a Simeonite, father of Shaphat
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hori. See also: Genesis 36:22; Numbers 13:5; 1 Chronicles 1:39.
וְ/הֵימָ֑ם
Hêymâm
H1967
"Hemam"
Conj | N-proper
Hemam was an Idumaean man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:22. He was the son of Lotan and brother of Hori. The KJV translates his name as 'Hemam'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.22; son of: Lotan (H3877); brother of: Hori (H2753H) Another spelling of ho.mam (הוֹמָ֑ם "Hemam" H1950) § Hemam = "exterminating" a son of Lotan, brother of Hori, and grandson of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hemam. See also: Genesis 36:22.
וַ/אֲח֥וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
Conj | N-fs
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
לוֹטָ֖ן
Lôwṭân
H3877
"Lotan"
N-proper
Lotan was an Idumaean, the eldest son of Seir the Horite, mentioned in Genesis 36:20. He was a brother of several people, including Shobal and Zibeon. Lotan's name means 'covering'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hori (H2753H), Hemam (H1950) § Lotan = "covering" the eldest son of Seir the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Lotan. See also: Genesis 36:20; Genesis 36:29; 1 Chronicles 1:39.
תִּמְנָֽע
Timnâʻ
H8555
"Timna"
N-proper
Timna was the name of two Edomites in the Bible, including a concubine of Eliphaz and a daughter of Seir the Horite, mentioned in Genesis 36. The name means restrained.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.40 § Timna or Timnah = "restrained" 1) a chief or duke of Esau and of Edom 2) the concubine of Eliphaz, the son of Esau 3) daughter of Seir the Horite and sister of Lotan
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Timna, Timnah. See also: Genesis 36:12; 1 Chronicles 1:36; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:22
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
21Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.
22The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
23These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. 24These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.)Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:39 | The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. |
Genesis 36:22 Summary
Genesis 36:22 lists the sons of Lotan, who was a son of Seir the Horite, and mentions his sister Timna. This verse is part of a larger genealogy that helps us understand the family relationships and history of the region. Just like how God keeps track of these family lines, He also knows and cares about each of us individually, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 1:5 and Psalm 139:13-16. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's attention to detail and His plan for humanity, which ultimately points to Jesus Christ (John 1:1-14).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Lotan and why is he mentioned in Genesis 36:22?
Lotan was a son of Seir the Horite, who was living in the land of Edom, as mentioned in Genesis 36:20. His descendants are also listed in this chapter, giving us insight into the family lines of the Horites.
What can we learn from the genealogy listed in Genesis 36:22?
The genealogy in Genesis 36:22 helps us understand the family relationships and descendants of the Horites, which is important for understanding the history and culture of the region, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 19:37-38 and Deuteronomy 2:12.
Why is Timna mentioned as Lotan's sister in Genesis 36:22?
Timna is mentioned as Lotan's sister to provide further family connections and to possibly highlight her significance in the family line, although her specific role or actions are not detailed in this verse, unlike other women in the Bible like Deborah in Judges 4:4.
How does Genesis 36:22 relate to the broader story of the Bible?
Genesis 36:22 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which includes the stories of various nations and families, ultimately pointing to God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, as seen in passages like Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 7:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn about the importance of family and genealogy from Genesis 36:22?
- How does the mention of specific names and relationships in this verse help me understand God's attention to detail in our lives?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of family lineage and heritage to my own life and spiritual journey, considering verses like Psalm 16:5-6?
- What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over all nations and families, as stated in verses like Psalm 22:28 and Daniel 4:17?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:22
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Heman,.... The first of these seems to have his name from the general name of the tribe or nation, and the other is called Homam, 1 Chronicles 1:39; and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:22
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, These are the sons of Seir the Horite.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:22
(22) Timna.—Not the Timna mentioned in Genesis 36:12; for she is here described as sister of Lotan the brother of Zibeon, who was grandfather of Aholibamah, Esau’s wife. But the Timna mentioned there was the concubine of Esau’s grandson, and junior by four generations.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:22
20–30. The Horites—the aboriginal inhabitants of the country—“the sons of Seir, the Horite,” were possibly so called from the word ḥ ?or, “a hole”; cf. 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 14:11. This derivation has long been maintained, and is possibly correct, the Horites being regarded as troglodytes, or cave-dwellers. In Obadiah 1:3 Edom is apostrophized, “O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock.” On the other hand another derivation has recently commended itself, Hor being identified with the Egyptian Haru which is found in Egyptian inscriptions for “Syria.” But there is good support from the rocks of Petra and the excavations at Gezer for the “cave-dweller” explanation of the word.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:22
SONS OF SEIR THE HORITE, Genesis 36:20-30. The Horites were the original occupants of Mount Seir, (Genesis 14:6,) but it appears from Deuteronomy 2:12; Deuteronomy 2:22, that they were subdued by the