Genesis 36:5
Genesis 36:5 in Multiple Translations
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.
And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
and Oholibamah bare Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, that were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
Oholibamah was the mother of Jeush, Jalam, and Korah; these are the sons of Esau, whose birth took place in the land of Canaan.
Oholibamah had Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in Canaan.
Also Aholibamah bare Ieush, and Iaalam, and Korah: these are the sonnes of Esau which were borne to him in the land of Canaan.
and Aholibamah hath born Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. These [are] sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
And Aholibamah bore Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Oolibama bore Jehus and Ihelon and Core. These are the sons of Esau, that were born to him in the land of Chanaan.
Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. All these sons of Esau were born while he was living in the Canaan region.
and Oholibamah had 3 sons called Jeyush, Jalam, and Korah. That’s all the sons that Esau had, and they were all born in Canaan country.
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Genesis 36:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
יָֽלְדָ֔ה
אֶת
יעיש
יְע֥וּשׁ
וְ/אֶת
יַעְלָ֖ם
וְ/אֶת
קֹ֑רַח
אֵ֚לֶּה
בְּנֵ֣י
עֵשָׂ֔ו
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
יֻלְּדוּ
ל֖/וֹ
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
כְּנָֽעַן
וְ/אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
Oholibamah
Conj | N-proper
יָֽלְדָ֔ה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
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
קֹ֑רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
אֵ֚לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יֻלְּדוּ
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
Canaan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:5
וְ/אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
"Oholibamah"
Conj | 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.
יָֽלְדָ֔ה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-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.
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.
קֹ֑רַח
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.
אֵ֚לֶּה
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.
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
עֵשָׂ֔ו
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.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יֻלְּדוּ
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Pual-Perf-3cp
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.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
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.
כְּנָֽעַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
"Canaan"
N-proper
Canaan was a son of Ham and the name of the country where he lived, which is now modern-day Israel. The Canaanites were known for being merchants and traders, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.9.18; son of: Ham (H2526); brother of: Cush (H3568), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316); father of: Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: Canaan, merchant, traffick. See also: Genesis 9:18; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 105:11.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:5
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- Cross References
- Genesis 36:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
- Sermons on Genesis 36:5
Context — The Descendants of Esau
3and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.
4And Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath gave birth to Reuel,
5and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
6Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. 7For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 35:29 | Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him. |
Genesis 36:5 Summary
[Genesis 36:5 tells us about the sons of Esau, who was the twin brother of Jacob. Esau's wife Oholibamah had three sons named Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. This verse shows us that God was still working in Esau's life, even though he didn't always follow God's ways (Romans 9:10-13). The fact that these sons were born in the land of Canaan is important because it reminds us that the land was already home to many people, and this would later cause problems for the Israelites (Exodus 23:20-33). This verse helps us see that God is always at work, even in the lives of people who don't always obey Him. We can trust that God is sovereign and in control, just like He was in the lives of Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25:23, Genesis 27:40).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names of Esau's sons in Genesis 36:5?
The names of Esau's sons, such as Jeush, Jalam, and Korah, are not as prominent in the biblical narrative as those of Jacob's sons, but they are still part of the family tree of Esau, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau the father of a nation (Genesis 25:23, Genesis 27:40).
Why does the Bible provide a detailed account of Esau's family in Genesis 36:5?
The detailed account of Esau's family serves to demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, even to those who are not part of the main covenant line, as seen in Genesis 17:20-21, where God promises to make Ishmael, Esau's ancestor, the father of a great nation.
How does Genesis 36:5 relate to the broader narrative of the Bible?
Genesis 36:5 provides a glimpse into the life of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, and highlights the distinct paths their lives took, ultimately contributing to the fulfillment of God's plan, as seen in Romans 9:10-13, where the apostle Paul discusses the sovereign choice of God in the lives of Jacob and Esau.
What can we learn from the fact that Esau's sons were born in the land of Canaan?
The fact that Esau's sons were born in the land of Canaan (Genesis 36:5) underscores the reality that the land was already inhabited by various groups, setting the stage for the later conflicts and interactions between the Israelites and other nations, as seen in Exodus 23:20-33 and Deuteronomy 7:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What does the fact that Oholibamah gave birth to three sons reveal about God's blessing in Esau's life, despite his rebellious spirit?
- How does the mention of the land of Canaan in Genesis 36:5 prepare us for the future conflicts and challenges that the Israelites will face in the Promised Land?
- In what ways can we see God's sovereign hand at work in the lives of Esau and his family, even when they are not walking in obedience to Him?
- What can we learn from the contrast between the lives of Esau and Jacob, particularly in terms of their faith and trust in God's promises?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:5
And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah,.... In this genealogy mention is made of another Korah among the sons of Eliphaz, Genesis 36:16; which Jarchi thinks is the same with this, and takes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:5
And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
He had also daughters, , though their names be not here mentioned.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
(5) In the land of Canaan.—We find Esau with a band of armed men in Seir on Jacob’s return from Padan-aram, but he still had his home at Hebron with his father until Isaac’s death, twenty-two years afterwards. Evidently he had taken Aholibamah home thither, and she had borne him three sons. After Isaac’s death the land of Seir had so great attractions for him that he migrated thither with his share of Isaac’s wealth, and left Hebron to Jacob, who now moved down thither from the town of Eder, and took possession of the homestead of his fathers. And thus the inheritance of the birthright came finally to Jacob by. Esau’s own act, and would doubtless have so come to him; only his father’s blessing and the transference to him of the Abrahamic promises would have been given him, not at the time of Isaac’s temporary illness, but on his deathbed.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:5
ESAU’S WIVES AND , AND THEIR REMOVAL TO MOUNT SEIR, Genesis 36:1-8. A comparison of the names of Esau’s wives, as given here and in Genesis 26:34; Genesis 28:9, will show noticeable differences. Here we have:1.
Sermons on Genesis 36:5
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:13-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon on Genesis 33:13, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and his brother Esau. Jacob expresses concern about the safety of his family and livestock, as t |