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Genesis 36:1

Genesis 36:1
Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom. Who was surnamed Edom, from the red pottage he sold his birthright for to his brother Jacob, Gen 25:30; an account is given of him, and his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

These are the generations of Esau - We have here the genealogy of Esau in his sons and grandsons, and also the genealogy of Seir the Horite. The genealogy of the sons of Esau, born in Canaan, is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 36:1-8

Observe here, 1. Concerning Esau himself, Gen 36:1. He is called Edom (and again, Gen 36:8), that name by which was perpetuated the remembrance of the foolish bargain he made, when he sold his…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Genesis 36:1-5

Esau's Wives and Children

1. the same is Edom A gloss introduced here and in Gen 36:36; Gen 36:36.