Genesis 36:40
Genesis 36:40 in Multiple Translations
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
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,
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,
These are the names of the chiefs of Esau in the order of their families and their places: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
These were the names of the tribal leaders descended from Esau, according to their families and where they lived, listed by name: tribal leaders Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
Then these are the names of the Dukes of Esau according to their families, their places and by their names: Duke Timna, Duke Aluah, Duke Ietheth,
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,
These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families, after their places, and by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
And these are the names of the dukes, descendants of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
And these are the names of the dukes of Esau in their kindreds, and places, and callings: duke Thamna, duke Alva, duke Jetheth,
◄Here is/I will now give you► a list of all the people-groups that were descendants of Esau: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram. They all lived in the Edom region. The land where each people-group lived got the same name as the name of the people-group.
Some people in Esau’s tribe were leaders for their clans. And all those clans lived in different places. These are the names of those clan leaders, – Timna – Alvah – Jetheth
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:40
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Genesis 36:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ֠/אֵלֶּה
שְׁמ֞וֹת
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
עֵשָׂו֙
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔/ם
לִ/מְקֹמֹתָ֖/ם
בִּ/שְׁמֹתָ֑/ם
אַלּ֥וּף
תִּמְנָ֛ע
אַלּ֥וּף
עַֽלְוָ֖ה
אַלּ֥וּף
יְתֵֽת
וְ֠/אֵלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמ֞וֹת
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
עֵשָׂו֙
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
לִ/מְקֹמֹתָ֖/ם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-mp | Suff
בִּ/שְׁמֹתָ֑/ם
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-mp | Suff
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
תִּמְנָ֛ע
Timnâʻ
H8555
Timna
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
עַֽלְוָ֖ה
ʻAlvâh
H5933
Alvah
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
יְתֵֽת
Yᵉthêth
H3509
Jetheth
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:40
וְ֠/אֵלֶּה
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.
שְׁמ֞וֹת
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
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.
עֵשָׂו֙
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.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֔/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
לִ/מְקֹמֹתָ֖/ם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
בִּ/שְׁמֹתָ֑/ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
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.
תִּמְנָ֛ע
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.
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.
עַֽלְוָ֖ה
ʻAlvâh
H5933
"Alvah"
N-proper
Alvah was a duke of Edom, mentioned in Genesis 36:40, with a name that means evil. He lived during the time of the Patriarchs. His name is translated as Aliah or Alvah in the KJV.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.40 § Aliah or Alvah = "evil" a duke of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Aliah, Alvah. See also: Genesis 36:40; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
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.
יְתֵֽת
Yᵉthêth
H3509
"Jetheth"
N-proper
Jetheth was an Edomite duke who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:40. His name means 'a nail' and he was one of the descendants of Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.40 § Jetheth = "a nail" one of the dukes of Edom who came of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Jetheth. k See also: Genesis 36:40; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:40
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- Context
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- Genesis 36:40 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:40
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:40
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:40
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
- Sermons on Genesis 36:40
Context — The Kings of Edom
38When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
39When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
40These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
41Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, 42Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:51–54 | Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:15 | Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, |
| 3 | Genesis 36:31 | These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: |
| 4 | Genesis 36:15–16 | These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. |
Genesis 36:40 Summary
Genesis 36:40 lists the names of Esau's chiefs, who were leaders of his family and regions. This verse shows us that family and leadership are important to God, just like they were in the biblical world (as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Psalm 127:1-5). The chiefs mentioned, such as Timna, Alvah, and Jetheth, were likely responsible for guiding and protecting their people, which is a reminder of our own responsibilities to care for and lead those around us, as seen in Jesus' teachings in Matthew 20:25-28. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's heart for families and leaders, and how we can serve Him in our own roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:40?
The chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:40 are Timna, Alvah, and Jetheth, who were leaders of Esau's family and regions, as indicated by their names and positions (Genesis 36:40).
What is the significance of listing the names of Esau's chiefs?
The listing of the names of Esau's chiefs in Genesis 36:40 emphasizes the importance of family and regional leadership in the biblical world, similar to the listing of other genealogies in the Bible, such as in Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1-9.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
Genesis 36:40 is part of a larger section that describes the descendants of Esau, including their chiefs, kings, and family lines, as seen in Genesis 36:1-43, which provides a detailed account of Esau's family history.
What can we learn about Esau's family from this verse?
From Genesis 36:40, we learn that Esau's family was organized into different regions and families, each with their own leaders, which is similar to the organization of other biblical families, such as the Israelites, who were also divided into tribes and families (Numbers 1:1-54).
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of Esau's chiefs in Genesis 36:40 reveal about the importance of leadership and family in our own lives?
- How can we apply the principles of organization and leadership seen in Esau's family to our own families and communities?
- What can we learn about God's sovereignty and provision from the fact that He is concerned with the details of Esau's family, as seen in Genesis 36:40?
- In what ways can we, like the chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:40, use our positions and influence to serve and honor God?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:40
And these [are] the names of the dukes [that came] of Esau,.... After the regal monarchy ceased, the government in Edom was by dukes, and of these there were two sons, one of which an account has
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:40
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, These are the names of the dukes ...
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
1496 The names of the dukes, of their persons, and generations, and families. The state of Edom between the times of Esau and Moses seems to have been this; there were first dukes, then kings, and after them dukes again. But if it be objected, that the time was too short for a succession of so many persons, it may be replied, that what is confessed concerning the dukes preceding the kings, might be true also of these succeeding dukes, and that the Edomites either having taken some distaste at kingly government, or differing about the choice of a new king, divided themselves again into several petty principalities or dukedoms; and so several of those were dukes at the same time in divers parts.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
Genesis 36:40 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,Ver. 40. Duke Timnah, duke Alvah.] We had a Duke d’ Alva lately in the Netherlands, governor there for the Spaniard, infamous for his inhumanity. For he roasted some to death, starved others, and that even after quarter; saying, though he promised to give them their lives, he did not promise to find them meat. This was a right Romish Edomite. The Hebrews think the Romans came of the Idumeans. Sure I am, if they be not of the natural descent, they are of the spiritual, or unnatural; and so like, as by the one we may see the face, favour, and affection of the other. Grimston, Hist. of Netherlands.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
(40) According to their families, after their places.—The final list of the dukes is said, both here and in Genesis 36:43, to be territorial, by which is meant, not that the persons mentioned were not real men, but that Edom finally settled down into eleven “thousands” named after these chieftains. So in Canaan the names of the sons of Jacob became those also of territorial divisions, two of which, however, were given to Joseph and his sons, while no district was called after Levi. What is remarkable here is the vast amount of change. No Horite duke gives his name to any of these divisions of the land of Edom. Omitting Korah from Genesis 36:16, there were originally thirteen of these tribal princes, each with his own territory, but with no central government; just as the children of Israel dwelt for centuries in Canaan, each tribe independently in its own district, and with nothing to bind them together except their religion. In Genesis 36:40-43 we find eleven tribes, of which only two, those of Teman and Kenaz, retain the names of the sons of Esau, while of the rest we know nothing. We may, however, safely conclude that these nine persons, who gave their names to districts of Edom, were all men who rose to power during the troubled times when king after king seized the crown only to be displaced by some one else. Probably many such men arose, but these were all who consolidated their power sufficiently to leave their names behind them. Amidst this anarchy, the two districts of Teman and Kenaz alone remained unbroken, and continued to be ruled by princes of the same family. This word “family” has in Hebrew a meaning different from that which it has with us; for it signifies one of the larger divisions of a tribe, of which the subdivisions are called “fathers’ houses,” which again are subdivided into households (Numbers 1:2, &c.).
In Genesis 36:43 “habitations” would be better rendered settlements.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
Verse 40. These are the names of the dukes that came of Esau] These dukes did not govern the whole nation of the Idumeans, but they were chiefs in their respective families, in their places - the districts they governed, and to which they gave their names. Calmet thinks that those mentioned above were dukes in Edom or Idumea at the time of the exodus of Israel from Egypt.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:40
40–43. Edomite Chiefs 40. families … places … names] This short supplementary list of chiefs consists of names partly tribal, partly local, and partly personal. duke Timna] i.e. the chieftain of Timna; cf. note on Genesis 36:15. Alvah] In 1 Chronicles 1:51, Aliah. In Genesis 36:23, Alvan.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:40
The Generations of Jacob, Genesis 36:37-43. This is the last section of the Book of Genesis headed by the special designation, úìãåú, generations. See Introduction, p. 49.
Sermons on Genesis 36:40
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Week of Meetings 06 Christ the Nazarene by David Clifford | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of working together in pairs, as exemplified by Jesus sending out his disciples two by two. He then goes on to desc |
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Genesis #21 Ch. 35-37 Joseph, the Dreamer by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters 35 through 37. He begins by praying for understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. He then highlights the importance |
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(Genesis) Genesis 36:15-43 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the genealogy and history of the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding this family hi |