King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which [is] by the wilderness.
Complete Jewish Bible:
and the Hori at Se'ir, their mountain, all the way to Eil-Pa'ran by the desert.
Berean Standard Bible:
and the Horites in the area of Mount Seir, as far as El-paran, which is near the desert.
American Standard Version:
and the Horites in their mount Seir, unto El-paran, which is by the wilderness.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the Horites{H2752} in their mount{H2042} Seir{H8165}, unto Elparan{H364}, which is by{H5921} the wilderness{H4057}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 2:22
- As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day:
Deuteronomy 2:12
- The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them.
Genesis 21:21
- And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.
Numbers 13:3
- And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men [were] heads of the children of Israel.
Numbers 12:16
- And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.
Genesis 36:8
- Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau [is] Edom.
Genesis 36:20
- ¶ These [are] the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
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Commentary for Genesis 14:6
Genesis 14:6 is a verse set within the narrative of the war of the four kings against the five kings, which includes the infamous battle in the Valley of Siddim where Lot, the nephew of Abraham, is taken captive. The verse specifically mentions the Horites, an ancient people group inhabiting the region of Mount Seir, and their connection to El-paran, which is situated near the wilderness.
The Horites were a tribe descended from Esau's line and are often associated with the Edomites, who later inhabited the region of Seir. Mount Seir is located in the territory south of the Dead Sea and the river Jordan, in what is today part of Jordan and the Negev desert. The mention of El-paran suggests a location near the wilderness, possibly linking to the region of Paran, which is known from other biblical passages as a desert area inhabited by various tribes and often associated with desert wanderings, such as those of the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt.
In the broader historical context, this verse reflects the ancient tribal conflicts over land and resources in the region of Canaan prior to the establishment of the Israelite nation. It also sets the stage for the interaction between Abraham and the local rulers, demonstrating the complex social and political landscape of the time. Theologically, this verse contributes to the theme of God's promise to Abraham, as it is in this conflict that Abraham demonstrates his faith and military prowess, leading to his encounter with Melchizedek, the king of Salem, and the affirmation of God's covenant with him.
In summary, Genesis 14:6 provides a glimpse into the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East, highlighting the presence of the Horites in the region of Mount Seir and their connection to El-paran, which is situated in the wilderness. This verse is part of a larger narrative that illustrates the intertribal conflicts of the era and the unfolding story of Abraham, through which the themes of faith, divine promise, and the establishment of God's chosen people are developed.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2752
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֹרִי
Transliteration: Chôrîy
Pronunciation: kho-ree'
Description: from חוֹר; cave-dweller or troglodyte; a Chorite or aboriginal Idumaean; Horims, Horites. - Strong's Number: H2042
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָרָר
Transliteration: hârâr
Pronunciation: haw-rawr'
Description: from an unused root meaning to loom up; a mountain; hill, mount(-ain). - Strong's Number: H8165
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׂעִיר
Transliteration: Sêʻîyr
Pronunciation: say-eer'
Description: formed like שָׂעִיר; rough; Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine; Seir. - Strong's Number: H364
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵיל פָּארָן
Transliteration: ʼÊyl Pâʼrân
Pronunciation: ale paw-rawn'
Description: from אַיִל and פָּארָן; oak of Paran; El-Paran, a portion of the district of Paran; El-paran. - Strong's Number: H5921
There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַל
Transliteration: ʻal
Pronunciation: al
Description: properly, the same as עַל used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications; above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. - Strong's Number: H4057
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדְבָּר
Transliteration: midbâr
Pronunciation: mid-bawr'
Description: from דָבַר in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs); desert, south, speech, wilderness.