King James Version:
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Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these [be] the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he [is] Esau the father of the Edomites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Magdi'el and 'Iram. These were the chieftains of Edom according to their settlements in the land they owned. This is 'Esav the father of Edom.
Berean Standard Bible:
Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.
American Standard Version:
chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Duke{H441} Magdiel{H4025}, duke{H441} Iram{H5902}: these be the dukes{H441} of Edom{H123}, according to their habitations{H4186} in the land{H776} of their possession{H272}: he is Esau{H6215} the father{H1} of the Edomites{H123}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 20:14
- ¶ And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:
Genesis 36:7
- For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.
Genesis 36:8
- Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau [is] Edom.
Genesis 36:30
- Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these [are] the dukes [that came] of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
Genesis 36:31
- ¶ And these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
Genesis 36:15
- These [were] dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn [son] of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
1 Chronicles 4:14
- And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.
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Commentary for Genesis 36:43
Genesis 36:43 is a verse from a chapter that details the genealogy of Esau, also known as Edom, who is the brother of Jacob (Israel) and the son of Isaac and Rebekah. This verse specifically concludes the list of dukes (chieftains or leaders) of the various Edomite clans, descendants of Esau. Duke Magdiel and Duke Iram are mentioned among these leaders, emphasizing the establishment of a structured society with recognized rulers.
The historical context of this verse is set in the land of Edom, roughly in the region southeast of the Dead Sea, which would later be known as the kingdom of Edom. The verse reflects the theme of ancestry and inheritance, which is a significant motif throughout the book of Genesis. It also underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs that they would become a great nation, as even Esau's lineage is blessed with numerous descendants and land.
This verse serves to illustrate the fulfillment of God's promises and the continuity of the covenant beyond the immediate family of Jacob. It also sets the stage for the ongoing narrative where the descendants of Esau (Edom) and Jacob (Israel) will have a complex and often contentious relationship throughout the biblical history. The meticulous recording of these names and titles would have been important for the Israelites to understand their family connections and historical interactions with the Edomites, as well as to appreciate the broader scope of God's plan for His people within the ancient Near Eastern context.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H441
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַלּוּף
Transliteration: ʼallûwph
Pronunciation: al-loof'
Description: or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from אָלַף; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle); captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. - Strong's Number: H4025
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַגְדִּיאֵל
Transliteration: Magdîyʼêl
Pronunciation: mag-dee-ale'
Description: from מֶגֶד and אֵל; preciousness of God; Magdiel, an Idumaean; Magdiel. - Strong's Number: H5902
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִירָם
Transliteration: ʻÎyrâm
Pronunciation: ee-rawm'
Description: from עִיר; city-wise; Iram, an Idumaean; Iram. - Strong's Number: H123
There are 188 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱדֹם
Transliteration: ʼĔdôm
Pronunciation: ed-ome'
Description: or (fully) אֱדוֹם ; from אָדֹם; red (see Genesis 25:25); Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him; Edom, Edomites, Idumea. - Strong's Number: H4186
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹשָׁב
Transliteration: môwshâb
Pronunciation: mo-shawb'
Description: or מֹשָׁב; from יָשַׁב; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population; assembly, dwell in, dwelling(-place), wherein (that) dwelt (in), inhabited place, seat, sitting, situation, sojourning. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H272
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲחֻזָּה
Transliteration: ʼăchuzzâh
Pronunciation: akh-ooz-zaw'
Description: feminine passive participle from אָחַז; something seized, i.e. a possession (especially of land); possession. - Strong's Number: H6215
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵשָׂו
Transliteration: ʻÊsâv
Pronunciation: ay-sawv'
Description: apparently a form of the passive participle of עָשָׂה in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity; Esau. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.