Genesis 36:1
Forsooth these be the generations of Esau; he is (also called) Edom.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 25:24Then the time of child-bearing came, and lo! two children were found in her womb.
Genesis 27:35Which said (or And Jacob said), Thy brother came prudently [or Thy brother came (be) guilingly], and took (away) thy blessing.
Numbers 20:14In the meantime Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, the which (messengers) said, Israel thy brother, sendeth these things to thee. Thou knowest all the travail that hath taken us,
1 Samuel 14:47And Saul, when his realm was stabled upon Israel, fought by compass against all his enemies, (or And Saul, when his kingdom was established upon Israel, fought against all his enemies all around), (yea), against Moab, and the sons of Ammon, and Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines; and whither ever he turned him [self], he overcame (them).
Isaiah 63:1Who is this that cometh from Edom, in dyed clothes from Bozrah? this fair man in his stole, either long cloth (or cloak), going in the multitude of his strength? I that speak rightfulness, and am a for-fighter for to save, (or It is I who speak righteously, or It is I who speak of right over wrong, and am a fighter for you, and will save you).
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 →