Genesis 36:11 — Word Study
WLCוַיִּהְי֖וּ בְּנֵ֣י אֱלִיפָ֑ז תֵּימָ֣ן אוֹמָ֔ר צְפ֥וֹ וְגַעְתָּ֖ם וּקְנַֽז׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of EliphazʼĔlîyphaz [my God is gold] werehâyâh▸ TemanTêymân [a region in Edom] OmarʼÔwmâr [speaker, eloquent] ZephoTsᵉphôw [a man of the time of the Patriarchs] GatamGaʻtâm [a burnt valley] and KenazQᵉnaz [hunter, one who pursues]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּהְי֖וּ | and they were | Verb, Qal, sequential imperfect third person masculine plural |
| בְּנֵ֣י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| אֱלִיפָ֑ז | Eliphaz | Noun proper masculine |
| תֵּימָ֣ן | Teman | Noun proper masculine |
| אוֹמָ֔ר | Omar | Noun proper masculine |
| צְפ֥וֹ | Zepho | Noun proper masculine |
| וְגַעְתָּ֖ם | and Gatam | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וּקְנַֽז׃ | and Kenaz | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. |
| KJV | And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. |
| ASV | And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. |
| YLT | And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz; |
| WEB | The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. |
| BBE | The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. |
Translations agree on the names listed in this verse.
The sentence is straightforward, with a main clause followed by a list of names.
4 commentators on this verse
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verbהָיָה
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Deep Study — Genesis 36:11
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Context — The Lineage of Esaugenerated
Genesis 36:11 provides a list of the sons of Eliphaz, who is a significant figure in the genealogy of Esau. This verse is part of a larger narrative that traces the descendants of Esau, highlighting the importance of lineage in the biblical context. The mention of Eliphaz and his sons connects to the broader themes of inheritance and family in the Old Testament, as seen in other genealogical passages such as Genesis 36:10.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 1:35–36 | The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֱלִיפָ֑ז, 'e.li.Fazgenerated
The name אֱלִיפָז (Eliyphaz) means 'my God is gold'. It is a proper noun referring to a significant character in the Old Testament, specifically the son of Esau and a friend of Job. The name reflects a connection to wealth and prosperity, which is notable in the context of biblical genealogies.
Eliphaz appears multiple times in the scriptures, particularly in the Book of Job, where he is one of Job's friends. His lineage is important for understanding the relationships between the Edomites and the Israelites.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the phrase the sons of Eliphaz to introduce the descendants.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb וַיִּהְי֖וּ (vai.yih.Yu) governs the entire sentence, indicating the existence of Eliphaz's sons. The structure is straightforward, presenting a subject followed by a list of names, which emphasizes the lineage.
The sentence is structured with a noun phrase as the subject, followed by a noun phrase that lists the sons, making it clear and direct.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates וַיִּהְי֖וּ as ἐγένοντο (egenonto), which means 'they became' or 'they were.' This choice reflects a similar meaning but may imply a slightly different nuance regarding their existence or coming into being.
The translation choice indicates continuity in the lineage being discussed, aligning with the narrative style of the Septuagint.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 36:11 lists the sons of Eliphaz, who is a descendant of Esau. The names mentioned are Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. Each name has its own meaning and significance, reflecting the lineage of Esau's family.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Eliphaz was a son of Esau and is known for being a friend of Job in the Bible.
The name Eliphaz means 'my God is gold', reflecting a connection to wealth.
Genealogy is important as it establishes lineage, inheritance, and connections between different biblical characters.
Each name has a meaning that often reflects traits, locations, or roles within the family or society.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn from the lineage of Esau and his descendants?
- How does understanding the meaning of names in the Bible enhance our reading of the text?
- In what ways do genealogies contribute to the overall narrative of the Old Testament?
- How can the stories of figures like Eliphaz and his sons inform our understanding of family and heritage?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 36:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Eliphaz were Teman,.... This was his firstborn, and from him the city of Teman in Edom or Idumea had its name, see Jeremiah 49:7; and Eliphaz is called the Temanite from hence, Job
Read John Gill on Genesis 36 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThese are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau. These are the names of Esau's sons. They were five in number.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 36 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsGenesis 36:11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.Ver. 11. And the sons of Eliphaz.] See here the fulfilling of God’ s predictions and promises, even to an Esau. Will he be wanting to his obedient people?
Read John Trapp on Genesis 36 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. Teman] A district in the north of Edom. Cf. Ezekiel 25:13; Amos 1:12; Obadiah 1:9. Its reputation for “wise men” is alluded to in Jeremiah 49:7; Bar 3:22-23. Job’s friend Eliphaz is a Temanite, Job 2:11. The Heb. word têmân means “south,” i.e. what is on the right hand, facing east. Kenaz] Probably connected with the Kenizzites (Genesis 15:19), an Edomite family, which attached itself to the tribe of Judah in southern Palestine.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 36 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
Tyndale line
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
And the sons of Eliphaz were, Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
And the sonnes of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
Strictly literal
— And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;
And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Ga'tam, and Kenaz.
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
From the Latin
And Eliphaz had sons: Theman, Omar, Sepho, and Gatham, and Cenez.
Simplified
The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely, with all eight words matched. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs by using the word אומר instead of אוֹמָר for Omar, indicating a variant in the name.
וַיִּהְי֖וּ בְּנֵ֣י אֱלִיפָ֑ז תֵּימָ֣ן אוֹמָ֔ר צְפ֥וֹ וְגַעְתָּ֖ם וּקְנַֽז׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ויהיו בני אליפז תימן ואמר וצפו וגעתם וקנז
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: אמר (Omar)
[ויהיו] [בני] [אליפז] [תימן] [אומר] [צפו] [וגעתם] [וקנז]
nothing on the leather here — 8 supplied entire by an editor.
ויהיו בני אליפז תימן אומר [צפו] [וגעתם] [וקנז]
5 words on the leather — 3 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Genesis 36:11
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
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
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp — Verb · Qal · sequential imperfect third person masculine pluralHc/Vqw3mp
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֱלִיפַז (Eliyphaz) refers to a name meaning 'my God is (fine) gold.' It denotes both a son of Esau and a friend of Job. The entries highlight his lineage, including his mother Adah and his children, as well as his role in the Book of Job.
אֱלִיפַז n.pr.m. (God of fine gold?)
son of Esau
friend of Job
base
H464 אֱלִיפַז (God of fine gold?) . son of Esau
. friend of Job
464 'Eliyphaz el-ee-faz'
from 410 and 6337; God of gold; Eliphaz, the name of one of
Job's friends, and of a son of Esau:--Eliphaz.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 06337
אֱלִיפַז (e.li.phaz) — Eliphaz.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.4;
son of: Esau (H6215) and Adah (H5711H);
half-brother of: Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); married to Timna (H8555);
father of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Eliphaz = "my God is (fine) gold"
1) Esau's son, father of Teman
2) the Temanite friend of Job
אֱלִיפַז (e.li.phaz) — Eliphaz.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Job.2.11
§ Eliphaz = "my God is (fine) gold"
1) Esau's son, father of Teman
2) the Temanite friend of Job
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Eliphaz
God his strength. (1.) One of Job’s “three friends” who visited him in his affliction (4:1). He was a “Temanite”, i.e., a native of Teman, in Idumea. He first enters into debate with Job. His language is uniformly more delicate and gentle than that of the other two, although he imputes to Job special sins as the cause of his present sufferings. He states with remarkable force of language the infinite purity and majesty of God (4:12-21; 15:12-16).
(2.) The son of Esau by his wife Adah, and father of several Edomitish tribes (Gen. 36:4, 10, 11, 16).
(God is his strength). The son of Esau and Adah, and the father of Teman. (Genesis 36:4; 1 Chronicles 1:35,36) The chief of the "three friends" of Job. He is called "the Temanite;" hence it is naturally inferred that he was a descendant of Teman. On him falls the main burden of the argument, that God’s retribution in this world is perfect and certain, and that consequently suffering must be a proof of previous sin. Job 4,5,15,22. The great truth brought out by him is the unapproachable majesty and purity of God. (Job 4:12-21; 15:12-16) [JOB, JOB, BOOK OF]
the endeavor of God
תֵּימָן (teyman) refers to a district in Edom and is associated with an Edomite chief. It is linked to a man named Teman, a descendant of Esau's grandson Eliphaz. The name means 'south' and is noted for the wisdom of its people. The term also denotes the region occupied by Teman's descendants, located east of Idumea.
תֵּימָן n.pr. (m. et) loc. a N. district of Edom, poet. often = Edom; as name of an Edomite chief
base
H8487 תֵּימָן a N. district of Edom, poet. often = Edom; as name of an Edomite chief
8487 Teyman tay-mawn'
or Teman {tay-mawn'}; the same as 8486; Teman, the name of
two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of
them:--south, Teman.
see HEBREW for 08486
תֵּימָן (te.man) — Teman.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Teman = "south"
1) son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau, and one of the dukes of Edom
2) the tribe descended from 1 noted for the wisdom of its people
3) the region occupied by the descendants of 1, located east of Idumea
תֵּימָן (te.man) — Teman.
Teman = "south"
the region occupied by the descendants of Teman, located east of Idumea
Also named: te.ma.ni (תֵּימָנִי "Temanite" H8489)
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
te'-man (teman, "on the right," i.e. "south"; Thaiman): The name of a district and town in the land of Edom, named after Teman the grandson of Esau, the son of his firstborn, Eliphaz (Ge 36:11; 1Ch 1:36). A duke Teman is named among the chiefs or clans of Edom (Ge 36:42; 1Ch 1:53). He does not however appear first, in the place of the firstborn. Husham of the land of the Temanites was one of the ancient kings of Edom (Ge 36:34; 1Ch 1:45). From Obad 1:9 we gather that Teman was in the land of Esau (Edom). In
Teman
Id. (1.) A grandson of Esau, one of the “dukes of Edom” (Gen. 36:11, 15, 42).
(2.) A place in Southern Idumea, the land of “the sons of the east,” frequently mentioned in the Old Testament. It was noted for the wisdom of its inhabitants (Amos 1:12; Obad. 1:8; Jer. 49:7; Ezek. 25:13). It was divided from the hills of Paran by the low plain of Arabah (Hab. 3:3).
(the south). A son of Eliphaz, son of Esau by Adah. (Genesis 36:11,15,41; 1 Chronicles 1:36,53) (B.C. about 1792.) A country, and probably a city, named after the Edomite phylarch, or from which the phylarch took his name. The Hebrew signifies "south," etc., see (Job 9:9; Isaiah 43:6) and it is probable that the land of Teman was a southern portion of the land of Edom, or, in a wider sense, that of the sons of the east. Teman is mentioned in five places by the prophets, in four of which it is connected with Edom and in two with Dedan. (Jeremiah 49:7,8; Ezekiel 25:13) Eusebius and Jerome mention Teman as a town in their…
אוֹמָר (Omar) refers to a grandson of Esau, noted for being talkative or eloquent. The entries indicate that he is a figure from the Edomite lineage, specifically the son of Eliphaz and brother to several others. He is first mentioned in Genesis 36:11.
אוֹמָר n.pr.m. grandson of Esau (eloquent?)
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H201 אוֹמָר grandson of Esau (eloquent?)
201 'Owmar o-mawr'
from 559; talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau:--Omar.
see HEBREW for 0559
אוֹמָר (o.mar) — Omar.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Omar = "speaker" or "eloquent"
grandson of Esau
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Omar
Eloquent, the son of Eliphaz, who was Esau’s eldest son (Gen. 36:11-15).
(eloquent, talkative), son of Eliphaz the first-born of Esau. (Genesis 36:11,15; 1 Chronicles 1:38) (B.C. 1750.)
he that speaks; bitter
The Hebrew word צְפוֹ (*Tsphow*) or צְפִי (*Tsphiy*) is associated with the Edomites, possibly meaning 'gaze' or 'gazing.' It refers to Zepho, a chief of the Edomites, who is noted as the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, first mentioned in Genesis 36:11. The name may also imply 'watch-tower.'
צְפוֹ, צְפִי n.pr.m. in Edom (? gaze, gazing)
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H6825 צְפוֹ, צְפִי in Edom (? gaze, gazing)
6825 Tsphow tsef-o'
or Tsphiy {tsef-ee'}; from 6822; observant; Tsepho or Tsephi,
an Idumaean:--Zephi, Zepho.
see HEBREW for 06822
צְפוֹ, צְפִי (tse.pho) — Zepho.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Zepho or Zephi = "watch-tower"
son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of the Edomites
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(watch-tower), son of Eliphaz, son of Esau, (Genesis 36:11) and one of the "dukes" or phylarchs of the Edomites. ver. (Genesis 36:15) In (1 Chronicles 1:36) he is called ZEPHI. (B.C. after 1760.)
Zephon, that sees and observes; that expects or covers
גַּעְתָּם (Ga'tam) is a name referring to a chief of Edom, specifically the son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the context of Edomite lineage, being one of the dukes of Eliphaz and related to several other figures in the genealogy. The name is noted to mean 'a burnt valley,' though its derivation remains uncertain.
גַּעְתָּם n.pr.m. a chief of Edom, son of Eliphaz
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H1609 גַּעְתָּם a chief of Edom, son of Eliphaz
1609 Ga`tam gah-tawm'
of uncertain derivation; Gatam, an Edomite:--Gatam.
גַּעְתָּם (ga.tam) — Gatam.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Gatam = "a burnt valley"
fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the dukes of Eliphaz
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(a burnt valley), the fourth son of Eliphaz the son of Esau, (Genesis 36:11; 1 Chronicles 1:36) and one of the "dukes" of Eliphaz. (Genesis 36:16) (B.C. after 1760.)
their lowing; their touch
קְנַז (Qnaz) refers to a name meaning 'hunter.' It denotes a man from Edom, specifically the son of Eliphaz and father of Othniel, as well as a brother of Caleb. The entries indicate that Kenaz appears in various contexts, including genealogies in Genesis and Numbers, and is associated with the Edomite dukes.
קְנַז n.pr.m. in Edom: son of Eliphaz, and father of Othniel
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H7073 קְנַז in Edom: son of Eliphaz, and father of Othniel
7073 Qnaz ken-az'
probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz,
the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites:--Kenaz.
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11;
son of: Eliphaz (H0464);
brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H)
§ Kenaz = "hunter"
1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom
2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.42
§ Kenaz = "hunter"
1) son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau; one of the dukes of Edom
2) a brother of Caleb and father of Othniel
קְנַז (qe.naz) — Kenaz.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.32.12;
son of: Jephunneh (H3312);
brother of: Caleb (H3612);
father of: Othniel (H6274) and Seraiah (H8304J); also called Kenizzite at Num.32.12; 1x,14;
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Kenaz
Hunter. (1.) One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. He became the chief of an Edomitish tribe (Gen. 36:11, 15, 42).
(2.) Caleb’s younger brother, and father of Othniel (Josh. 15:17), whose family was of importance in Israel down to the time of David (1 Chr. 27:15). Some think that Othniel (Judg. 1:13), and not Kenaz, was Caleb’s brother.
(3.) Caleb’s grandson (1 Chr. 4:15).
(hunting). Son of Eliphaz the son of Esau. He was one of the dukes of Edom. (Genesis 36:15,42; 1 Chronicles 1:53) One of the same family, a grandson of Caleb, according to (1 Chronicles 4:15) (where see margin).
this purchase; this lamentation