Genesis 36:1
These are the generations of Esau, the same is Edom.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 25:24Therefore when her tyme was come to be deliuered, behold, there were two twynnes in her wombe.
Genesis 27:35Who aunswered. Thy brother came with subtiltie, and hath taken awaye thy blessyng.
Isaiah 63:1What is he this that commeth fro Edom, with red coloured clothes from Bosra? He is honourablye arrayed, and commeth in mightyly with his power: I am he that teacheth righteousnesse, and am of power to helpe.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 36:1
In this chapter we have an account of the posterity of Esau, who, from him, were called Edomites, that Esau who sold his birthright, and lost his blessing, and was not loved of God as Jacob was. Here is a brief register kept of his family for some generations. 1. Because he was the son of Isaac, for whose sake this honour is put upon him. 2. Because the Edomites were neighbours to Israel, and their genealogy would be of use to give light to the following stories of what passed between them. 3. It is to show the… Read the whole commentary →