Genesis 36:11

King James Version:

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And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Elifaz were Teman, Omar, Tzefo, Ga'tam and K'naz.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

American Standard Version:

And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Eliphaz^{H464} were Teman^{H8487}, Omar^{H201}, Zepho^{H6825}, and Gatam^{H1609}, and Kenaz^{H7073}.

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Commentary for Genesis 36:11

Genesis 36:11 is a verse from a chapter that primarily lists the genealogy of Esau, who is also known as Edom. Esau was the twin brother of Jacob (later named Israel) and the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah. The verse specifically names the sons of Eliphaz, who was the firstborn son of Esau and his wife Adah. Eliphaz's sons—Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz—are significant as they represent the continuation of the Edomite lineage, which played a notable role in the history of the region.

The historical context of this verse is rooted in the patriarchal narratives of the Bible, which detail the origins and early history of the Israelite people. The genealogies in Genesis serve to connect the patriarchs with the later tribes and nations mentioned throughout the Old Testament. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, settled in the region southeast of the Dead Sea, which came to be known as Edom. This area is significant in biblical history due to its proximity to Israel and the ongoing interactions, often contentious, between the two peoples.

The themes present in Genesis 36:11 include family lineage, tribal connections, and the fulfillment of divine promises made to the patriarchs regarding their descendants. The detailed genealogies emphasize the importance of ancestry and inheritance in the ancient Near Eastern context, where family ties and tribal affiliations were central to one's identity and status. Additionally, the listing of these names would have provided a historical backdrop for the readers of the time, situating the Edomites within the broader narrative of God's dealings with the nations surrounding Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; 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 father or brother), etc.); [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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H464
   There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיפַז
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîyphaz
   Pronunciation: el-ee-faz'
   Description: from אֵל and פָּז; God of gold; Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau; Eliphaz.
   
3. Strong's Number: H8487
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תֵּימָן
   Transliteration: Têymân
   Pronunciation: tay-mawn'
   Description: or תֵּמָן; the same as תֵּימָן; Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them; south, Teman.
   
4. Strong's Number: H201
   There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אוֹמָר
   Transliteration: ʼÔwmâr
   Pronunciation: o-mawr'
   Description: from אָמַר; talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau; Omar.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6825
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צְפוֹ
   Transliteration: Tsᵉphôw
   Pronunciation: tsef-o'
   Description: or צְפִי; from צָפָה; observant; Tsepho or Tsephi, an Idumaean; Zephi, Zepho.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1609
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גַּעְתָּם
   Transliteration: Gaʻtâm
   Pronunciation: gah-tawm'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Gatam, an Edomite; Gatam.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7073
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קְנַז
   Transliteration: Qᵉnaz
   Pronunciation: ken-az'
   Description: probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites; Kenaz.