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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliphaz's sons were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were, Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the sons of Eliphaz are Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz shall be Teman, Omar, Zepho and Gatam and Kenaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Eliphaz had sons: Theman, Omar, Sepho, and Gatham, and Cenee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Eliphaz had sons: Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenez.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatham, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were, Tayman and Umar and Tsephu and Gatham and Qanaz.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Eliphas were Thaeman, Omar, Sophar, Gothom, and Kenez.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9057" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Esau's Descendants</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/464.htm" title="464: ’ĕ·lî·p̄āz (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and paz; God of gold; Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau.">of Eliphaz</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were</a> <a href="/hebrew/8487.htm" title="8487: tê·mān (N-proper-ms) -- Or Teman; the same as teyman; Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them.">Teman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/201.htm" title="201: ’ō·w·mār (N-proper-ms) -- A grandson of Esau. From 'amar; talkative; Omar, a grandson of Esau.">Omar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6825.htm" title="6825: ṣə·p̄ōw (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps gazing, an Edomite. Or Tsphiy; from tsaphah; observant; Tsepho or Tsephi, an Idumaean.">Zepho,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1609.htm" title="1609: wə·ḡa‘·tām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite. Of uncertain derivation; Gatam, an Edomite.">Gatam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7073.htm" title="7073: ū·qə·naz (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Probably from an unused root meaning to hunt; hunter; Kenaz, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">and Kenaz.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-35.htm">1 Chronicles 1:35-37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-5</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">2 Chronicles 20:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6</a></span><br />the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a></span><br />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? ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15,16</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn <i>son</i> of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-35.htm">1 Chronicles 1:35,36</a></b></br> The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah… </p><p class="hdg">Zephi.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-10.htm">Eliphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-10.htm">El'iphaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">Gatam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-15.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">Omar</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Teman</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">Zepho</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Eliphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">El'iphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Gatam</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Kenaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Omar</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Teman</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Zepho</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Eliphaz</b><br>Eliphaz was the firstborn son of Esau, the brother of Jacob, and his wife Adah. This lineage highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. Eliphaz's descendants became leaders of Edomite tribes, emphasizing the spread and influence of Esau's lineage.<p><b>were Teman</b><br>Teman is often associated with wisdom and might in the Bible. The region of Teman, located in Edom, was known for its wise men (<a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7</a>). The name Teman itself means "south," indicating its geographical location relative to Israel. Teman is also mentioned in the book of Job, suggesting its significance in the ancient world.<p><b>Omar</b><br>Omar's name means "eloquent" or "speaker." While not much is detailed about Omar in the Bible, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of family lineage in establishing tribal identities and territories in the ancient Near East.<p><b>Zepho</b><br>Zepho, also known as Zephi in some translations, is another son of Eliphaz. His name means "watchtower" or "observer." The genealogical record of Zepho contributes to the understanding of the Edomite clans and their development into a nation.<p><b>Gatam</b><br>Gatam's name means "their touch" or "burning." Like his brothers, Gatam's mention in the genealogy serves to trace the expansion of Esau's descendants. The Edomite tribes, including Gatam's lineage, played significant roles in the history of the region, often interacting with Israel.<p><b>and Kenaz</b><br>Kenaz is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, associated with different individuals. The Kenizzites, a clan descended from Kenaz, were known for their warrior prowess. Kenaz's lineage is significant in the broader narrative of the Edomites and their interactions with Israel, as well as in the context of Caleb, a notable figure from the tribe of Judah, who is also linked to the Kenizzites.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz.htm">Eliphaz</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Esau and Adah. Eliphaz is a significant figure as he is the father of several tribes of Edom, which are mentioned in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/teman.htm">Teman</a></b><br>One of the sons of Eliphaz. The name Teman is associated with a region in Edom, known for its wise men, as referenced in other parts of the Bible.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/omar.htm">Omar</a></b><br>Another son of Eliphaz. Not much is detailed about Omar in the Bible, but he is part of the lineage that contributes to the Edomite tribes.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zepho.htm">Zepho</a></b><br>Also a son of Eliphaz. In some translations, he is referred to as Zephi. His descendants are part of the Edomite lineage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatam.htm">Gatam</a></b><br>A son of Eliphaz. Like Omar, there is limited information about Gatam, but he is part of the genealogical record of Esau's descendants.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/k/kenaz.htm">Kenaz</a></b><br>The last son of Eliphaz mentioned in this verse. Kenaz is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, associated with other figures, indicating a possible clan or tribal name.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/genealogies_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Genealogies and God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, such as those in <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, remind us of God's sovereign plan throughout history. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's unfolding account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage.htm">The Importance of Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose. Just as the descendants of Esau had a role in biblical history, we too have a place in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_reputation.htm">Wisdom and Reputation</a></b><br>The mention of Teman and its association with wisdom challenges us to consider the legacy we are building. Are we known for godly wisdom and integrity?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_our_lineage.htm">The Impact of Our Lineage</a></b><br>The descendants of Esau, though not part of the chosen line of Israel, still played a significant role in biblical events. This teaches us that God can use all people for His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eliphaz_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eliphaz the Temanite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_came_from_teman'_mean.htm">What does "God came from Teman" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_kenizzites.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Eliphaz</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיפָ֑ז</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·p̄āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_464.htm">Strong's 464: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Teman,</span><br /><span class="heb">תֵּימָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(tê·mān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8487.htm">Strong's 8487: </a> </span><span class="str2">Teman -- a northern district of Edom, also an Edomite chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Omar,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹמָ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·mār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_201.htm">Strong's 201: </a> </span><span class="str2">Omar -- a grandson of Esau</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zepho,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְפ֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·p̄ōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6825.htm">Strong's 6825: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zepho -- perhaps 'gazing', an Edomite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gatam,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְגַעְתָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḡa‘·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1609.htm">Strong's 1609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gatam -- an Edomite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Kenaz.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּקְנַֽז׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·qə·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7073.htm">Strong's 7073: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kenaz -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman Omar (Gen. 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