King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ya'akov continued living in the land where his father had lived as a foreigner, the land of Kena'an.
Berean Standard Bible:
Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had resided, the land of Canaan.
American Standard Version:
And Jacob dwelt in the land of his father’s sojournings, in the land of Canaan.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Jacob{H3290} dwelt{H3427} in the land{H776} wherein his father{H1} was a stranger{H4033}, in the land{H776} of Canaan{H3667}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 17:8
- And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
Genesis 23:4
- I [am] a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.
Genesis 28:4
- And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham.
Hebrews 11:9
- By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as [in] a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
Hebrews 11:16
- But now they desire a better [country], that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
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.
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Commentary for Genesis 37:1
1. **Themes:**
- **Promise and Fulfillment:** The verse emphasizes the continuity of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and now Jacob (also known as Israel), to dwell in the land of Canaan, which is a recurring theme in the book of Genesis.
- **Stranger/Sojourner:** The notion of dwelling as a stranger or sojourner reflects the transient status of the patriarchs, highlighting their faith in God's promise despite not having a permanent home.
- **God's Providence:** It underscores God's providence in guiding the patriarchs, ensuring their survival and the eventual fulfillment of the covenant.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Patriarchal Era:** The verse is set during the patriarchal period, which is characterized by the lives and experiences of the founding fathers of the Israelite people.
- **Canaan as Promised Land:** Canaan is the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. Jacob's presence there is part of the fulfillment of that divine promise.
- **Migration and Settlement:** Jacob's dwelling in Canaan follows his return from his sojourn in Haran, where he worked for his uncle Laban and married his cousins Leah and Rachel. The return to Canaan marks a significant moment in the narrative as the family settles in the land that will become central to Israel's identity.
- **Pre-Egyptian Sojourn:** This verse precedes the account of Joseph's story, which will lead to the Israelites' migration to Egypt due to famine. The dwelling in Canaan is a precursor to a significant shift in the narrative, which will eventually lead to the enslavement of the Israelites and their later exodus under Moses.
In summary, Genesis 37:1 situates Jacob and his family in the land of Canaan, setting the stage for the unfolding of God's covenantal promises and the dramatic events that will follow in the lives of the patriarchs.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3290
There are 319 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲקֹב
Transliteration: Yaʻăqôb
Pronunciation: yah-ak-obe'
Description: from עָקַב; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch; Jacob. - Strong's Number: H3427
There are 980 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשַׁב
Transliteration: yâshab
Pronunciation: yaw-shab'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry; (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. - 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: 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-'. - Strong's Number: H4033
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָגוּר
Transliteration: mâgûwr
Pronunciation: maw-goor'
Description: or מָגֻר; from גּוּר in the sense of lodging; a temporary abode; by extension, a permanent residence; dwelling, pilgrimage, where sojourn, be a stranger. Compare מָגוֹר. - Strong's Number: H3667
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַעַן
Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻan
Pronunciation: ken-ah'-an
Description: from כָּנַע; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him; Canaan, merchant, traffick.