Genesis 36:11
New International Version
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam and Kenaz.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

English Standard Version
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

King James Bible
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

New King James Version
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

NASB 1995
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.

Amplified Bible
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

International Standard Version
Eliphaz's sons were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

NET Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Eliphaz were, Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

World English Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Eliphaz shall be Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Eliphaz had sons: Theman, Omar, Sepho, and Gatham, and Cenee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Eliphaz had sons: Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenez.

New American Bible
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatham, and Kenaz.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Eliphaz were, Tayman and Umar and Tsephu and Gatham and Qanaz.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Eliphas were Thaeman, Omar, Sophar, Gothom, and Kenez.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Esau's Descendants
10These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. 11The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. 12Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:35-37
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. / The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. / The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

Genesis 25:13-16
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...

Genesis 28:9
Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 36:1-5
This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ...

Genesis 36:15-19
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, / Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. / These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. ...

Exodus 15:15
Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,

Numbers 20:14-21
From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...

Deuteronomy 2:4-5
and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.

Deuteronomy 23:7-8
Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. / The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD.

1 Samuel 14:47
After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.

1 Kings 11:14-17
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...

2 Chronicles 20:10
And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt. So Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them.

Psalm 83:6
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,

Isaiah 34:5-6
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

Jeremiah 49:7-22
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.

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Genesis 36:15,16
These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz, …

1 Chronicles 1:35,36
The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah…

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Genesis 36
1. Esau's three wives.
6. His removal to mount Seir.
9. His sons.
15. The dukes which descended of his sons.
20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.
24. Anah finds mules.
31. The kings of Edom.
40. The dukes that descended of Esau.














The sons of Eliphaz
This phrase introduces the lineage of Eliphaz, who is the firstborn son of Esau and his wife Adah. The name "Eliphaz" in Hebrew means "God is fine gold," suggesting a person of value and strength. Eliphaz's descendants are significant as they form part of the Edomite tribes, which are historically and biblically important as they often interacted with the Israelites. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, highlighting the ongoing relationship and tension between them and the Israelites, descendants of Jacob.

were Teman
Teman is the first son listed and is often associated with wisdom and might. The name "Teman" means "south" or "right hand," indicating a position of strength or favor. In the Bible, Teman is also a region in Edom known for its wise men (Jeremiah 49:7). This connection to wisdom and strength is significant, as it reflects the qualities attributed to the Edomites and their leaders.

Omar
The name "Omar" means "eloquent" or "speaker" in Hebrew. This suggests a person of communication skills or influence. Omar's inclusion in the genealogy emphasizes the diversity of gifts and roles within the family of Esau, highlighting the varied contributions of his descendants to the Edomite nation.

Zepho
Zepho, sometimes spelled Zephi, means "watchtower" or "observer." This name implies vigilance and the ability to see or understand situations clearly. In a historical context, this could suggest a role of leadership or oversight within the tribe, ensuring the safety and prosperity of the people.

Gatam
The name "Gatam" is less clear in meaning, but it is often associated with the idea of "pressing" or "grinding." This could symbolize resilience or the ability to endure and overcome challenges. Gatam's presence in the genealogy underscores the strength and perseverance of Esau's descendants, qualities necessary for survival and success in the ancient world.

and Kenaz
Kenaz means "hunter" or "possessor" in Hebrew. This name reflects a characteristic of skill and resourcefulness, essential traits for survival in the harsh environments of Edom. Kenaz is also a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, associated with Caleb, a leader of Israel, indicating a possible connection or shared heritage between the Edomites and Israelites.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Eliphaz
אֱלִיפָ֑ז (’ĕ·lî·p̄āz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 464: Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job

were
וַיִּהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

Teman,
תֵּימָ֣ן (tê·mān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8487: Teman -- a northern district of Edom, also an Edomite chief

Omar,
אוֹמָ֔ר (’ō·w·mār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 201: Omar -- a grandson of Esau

Zepho,
צְפ֥וֹ (ṣə·p̄ōw)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6825: Zepho -- perhaps 'gazing', an Edomite

Gatam,
וְגַעְתָּ֖ם (wə·ḡa‘·tām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1609: Gatam -- an Edomite

and Kenaz.
וּקְנַֽז׃ (ū·qə·naz)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7073: Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites


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