Genesis 36:9
Genesis 36:9 in Multiple Translations
This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir.
¶ And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:
And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:
And these are the generations of Esau, the father of the Edomites in the hill-country of Seir:
The following is the genealogy of Esau, father of the Edomites, who lived in the hill country of Seir:
So these are the generations of Esau father of Edom in mount Seir.
And these [are] births of Esau, father of Edom, in mount Seir.
This is the history of the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in the hill country of Seir:
And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites, in mount Seir:
And these are the generations of Esau the father of Edom in mount Seir,
◄Here is/I will now give you► another list of the male descendants of Esau. He was the ancestor of the Edom people-group who live in the Seir area.
Esau’s family was called the Edom tribe, and they lived in the hill country called Seir. These are the names of Esau’s sons and grand-sons.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:9
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Genesis 36:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
תֹּלְד֥וֹת
עֵשָׂ֖ו
אֲבִ֣י
אֱד֑וֹם
בְּ/הַ֖ר
שֵׂעִֽיר
וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
תֹּלְד֥וֹת
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
generation
N-fp
עֵשָׂ֖ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
אֱד֑וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
בְּ/הַ֖ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
שֵׂעִֽיר
Sêʻîyr
H8165
Seir
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:9
וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
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.
תֹּלְד֥וֹת
tôwlᵉdâh
H8435
"generation"
N-fp
This Hebrew word refers to a family's history or descendants, like a genealogy list. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's heritage or the passage of time. In 1 Chronicles, it's used to list the generations of Israelites.
Definition: 1) descendants, results, proceedings, generations, genealogies 1a) account of men and their descendants 1a1) genealogical list of one's descendants 1a2) one's contemporaries 1a3) course of history (of creation etc) 1b) begetting or account of heaven (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: birth, generations. See also: Genesis 2:4; Numbers 1:26; 1 Chronicles 26:31.
עֵשָׂ֖ו
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.
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אֱד֑וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
בְּ/הַ֖ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
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 36:9
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Context — The Descendants of Esau
7For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.
8So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir.
9This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir.
10These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. 11The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 19:37 | The older daughter gave birth to a son and named him Moab. He is the father of the Moabites of today. |
Genesis 36:9 Summary
This verse tells us about Esau, the father of the Edomites, who settled in the area of Mount Seir. It's a reminder that our family and lineage are important, just like they were in biblical times (as seen in Genesis 12:1-3). Esau's story also shows us that God is sovereign and in control, even when we make decisions that might not seem to align with His plan (as seen in Romans 9:10-13). By studying Esau's life, we can learn more about God's character and how He works in the lives of His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Esau and why is he significant in the Bible?
Esau is the twin brother of Jacob and the father of the Edomites, as mentioned in Genesis 36:9, and his story is significant because it highlights God's sovereignty and the importance of faith, as seen in Genesis 25:23 and Romans 9:10-13.
What is the area of Mount Seir and why did Esau settle there?
The area of Mount Seir is a region in the eastern part of the Jordan River, and Esau settled there because the land where he and his brother Jacob stayed could not support their livestock, as mentioned in Genesis 36:7-8.
What does it mean to be the 'father of the Edomites'?
To be the 'father of the Edomites' means that Esau is the ancestor and founder of the Edomite nation, which is mentioned in Genesis 36:9 and 1 Chronicles 1:35-37.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the biblical narrative?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it highlights the importance of family and lineage in biblical history, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Genesis 28:10-15.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Esau's decision to settle in the area of Mount Seir, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
- How does the fact that Esau is the father of the Edomites impact our understanding of the biblical narrative and God's plan for humanity?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people, and how can we use that to deepen our own faith?
- In what ways can we identify with Esau's story, and how can we use his experiences to inform our own spiritual journeys?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:9
And these are the generations of Esau,.... Or the posterity of Esau, his children and grandchildren, as before and hereafter related: the father of the Edomites in Mount Seir; from whom they of that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:9
And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir: No JFB commentary on this verse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:9
(9) The father of the Edomites.—Heb., the father of Edom. He was himself the man Edom, but the word here means the country of which he was the colonizer.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:9
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).