Now this is the history of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
Parallel translations
- KJV Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
- BSB This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom).
- NKJV Now this is the genealogy of Esau, who is Edom.
- NASB Now these are the records of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).
- NLT This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom).
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- Gen 22:17that I will bless you greatly, and I will multiply your offspring greatly like the stars of the heavens, and like the sand which is on the seashore. Your offspring will possess the gate of his enemies.
- 1 Chr 1:35The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
- Num 20:14–21Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom, saying: “Thus says your brother Israel: You know all the travail that has happened to us;
- Isa 63:1Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”
- Gen 25:24–34When her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
- Deut 23:7You shall not abhor an Edomite; for he is your brother. You shall not abhor an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land.
- Gen 32:3–7Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
- Gen 27:35–41He said, “Your brother came with deceit, and has taken away your blessing.”
- Ezek 25:12Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because Edom has dealt against the house of Judah by taking vengeance, and has greatly offended, and revenged himself on them;
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