Genesis 36:30
Genesis 36:30 in Multiple Translations
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir.
Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, according to their chiefs in the land of Seir.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. Such were the Horite chiefs in their order in the land of Seir.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They were the tribal leaders of the Horites listed according to their tribes in the country of Seir.
Duke Dishon, Duke Ezer, Duke Dishan: these bee the Dukes of the Horites, after their Dukedomes in the land of Seir.
chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these [are] chiefs of the Horite in reference to their chiefs in the land of Seir.
chief Dishon, chief Ezer, and chief Dishan. These are the chiefs who came of the Horites, according to their chiefs in the land of Seir.
Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan; these are the dukes, descendants of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
Duke Dison, duke Eser, duke Disan: these were dukes of the Horrites that ruled in the land of Seir.
– Dishon – Ezer – Dishan All those men were in the Hor tribe, and they were the leaders for their clans in the country called Seir.
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Genesis 36:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַלּ֥וּף
דִּשֹׁ֛ן
אַלּ֥וּף
אֵ֖צֶר
אַלּ֣וּף
דִּישָׁ֑ן
אֵ֣לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
לְ/אַלֻּפֵי/הֶ֖ם
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
שֵׂעִֽיר
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
דִּשֹׁ֛ן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
Dishan
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
אֵ֖צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
Ezer
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
דִּישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
Dishon
N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
Chôrîy
H2753
Hori
Art | Ngmsa
לְ/אַלֻּפֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
Prep | N-mp | Suff
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
שֵׂעִֽיר
Sêʻîyr
H8165
Seir
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:30
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
דִּשֹׁ֛ן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
"Dishan"
N-proper
Dishan was the name of two Edomites, one of whom was the son of Seir and the father of Uz and Aran. He lived during the time of the Patriarchs and is mentioned in Genesis 36:21. His name means thresher.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Uz (H5780I), Aran (H0765) Another spelling of di.shan (דִּישָׁן "Dishan" H1789) § Dishon = "thresher" 1) the fifth son of Seir 2) the son of Anah and grandson of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
אֵ֖צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
"Ezer"
N-proper
Ezer means treasure and was a chief of the Horites, living during the time of the Patriarchs, as mentioned in Genesis 36:21. He was the son of Seir and had several brothers. Ezer was also the father of Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Bilhan (H1092), Zaavan (H2190), Akan (H3292) § Ezer = "treasure" a chief of the Horites
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ezer. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:30; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
דִּישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
"Dishon"
N-proper
Dishan was an Edomite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:21 as the son of Seir. He was a brother of Lotan and father of Hemdan and Eshban. His name means 'thresher'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hemdan (H2533), Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506), Cheran (H3763) Another spelling of di.shon (דִּישֹׁן "Dishon" H1787) § Dishan or Dishon = "thresher" the fifth son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dishan, Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:38.
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
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.
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-mp
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
Chôrîy
H2753
"Hori"
Art | Ngmsa
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.
לְ/אַלֻּפֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
שֵׂעִֽיר
Sêʻîyr
H8165
"Seir"
N-proper
Seir refers to a mountain in Idumaea and its original inhabitants, with the name meaning hairy or shaggy, as seen in Genesis 32:3 and Deuteronomy 2:1.
Definition: § Seir = "hairy" or "shaggy" patriarch of the Horites, the inhabitants of Edom before the descendants of Esau, the Edomites
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Seir. See also: Genesis 14:6; Deuteronomy 33:2; Isaiah 21:11.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:30
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- Genesis 36:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:30
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:30
- Sermons on Genesis 36:30
Context — The Descendants of Seir
28These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
29These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
30Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir.
31These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: 32Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 7:23 | This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. |
| 2 | Isaiah 23:15 | At that time Tyre will be forgotten for seventy years—the span of a king’s life. But at the end of seventy years, it will happen to Tyre as in the song of the harlot: |
| 3 | 2 Kings 11:19 | He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne, |
| 4 | Daniel 7:17 | ‘These four great beasts are four kings who will arise from the earth. |
Genesis 36:30 Summary
[Genesis 36:30 tells us about the leaders of the Horites, who were a group of people living in the land of Seir. The Horites had their own chiefs, including Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan, who are listed in this verse. This information helps us understand the world of the Bible and the many different nations and peoples that lived in the region, as also mentioned in verses like Genesis 10:6-20 and Acts 17:26. By studying these details, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's creation and his care for all people, as seen in verses like Psalm 67:4 and Revelation 7:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Horites mentioned in Genesis 36:30?
The Horites are a group of people who lived in the land of Seir, as mentioned in Genesis 36:30, and are also referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 2:12, where it is written that the Horites previously lived in the area before being displaced by the descendants of Esau.
What is the significance of the land of Seir in the Bible?
The land of Seir, also known as Mount Seir, is a region in the Bible where the descendants of Esau, including the Horites, lived, as mentioned in Genesis 36:30 and other verses such as Genesis 33:16 and Deuteronomy 2:5.
Who are the chiefs of the Horites listed in Genesis 36:30?
The chiefs of the Horites listed in Genesis 36:30 are Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan, who are part of the larger list of Horite chiefs that includes Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, and Anah in the preceding verse, Genesis 36:29.
How does Genesis 36:30 relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
Genesis 36:30 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible that describes the descendants of Esau and the nations that lived in the region of Edom, which is also discussed in other parts of the Bible, such as Genesis 36:31-43 and 1 Chronicles 1:43-54.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and tribal identities from the listing of the Horite chiefs in Genesis 36:30?
- How does the mention of the land of Seir in Genesis 36:30 relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples?
- What does the inclusion of Genesis 36:30 in the biblical narrative reveal about God's interest in the details of human history and culture?
- How can the information about the Horites and their chiefs in Genesis 36:30 inform our understanding of the world and its many cultures and societies?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:30
These [are] the dukes [that came] of Hori,.... The ancestor of Seir, whence he is called the Horite, unless the singular is put for the plural, used in Genesis 36:29: among their dukes in the land of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:30
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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:30
Among other dukes which were in that country. Or, according to their dukedoms or principalities; the word duke being here put for dukedom as the word king is put for kingdom, .
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:30
30. according to their dukes] Rather, “according to their clans.” So LXX, ἐνταῖςἡγεμονίαις.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:30
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
Sermons on Genesis 36:30
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 23:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | The video begins by discussing the importance of family and the breakdown of the family unit in society. It introduces Pastor Chuck Smith's Marriage and Family Bible Study as a res |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 23:15 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the events described in the book of Revelation. He mentions the sun darkening, the moon turning to blood, and other signs that will occur. He |
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Daniel's Night Visions and Their Meaning by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein delves into the visions of Daniel, highlighting the desire for knowledge about future events and the fate of God's people amidst upheavals. The sermon covers |