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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 />These were the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these were their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These are the clans descended from Esau (also known as Edom), identified by their clan leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> the sons of Esau, who <i>is</i> Edom, and these <i>are</i> their dukes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These <i>were</i> the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these <i>were</i> their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, and these are their chiefs: the same is Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All of these clans descended from Esau, who was known as Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, and these are their dukes: the same is Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Esau (that is, Edom), who were tribal leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All these tribes were descended from Esau. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom) and their tribal leaders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />These were the sons of Esau (also known as Edom), and these were their chiefs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (also known as Edom), and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (who is Edom) and these are their dukes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />These [are] sons of Esau (who [is] Edom), and these their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> These are sons of Esau (who is Edom), and these their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These the sons of Esau, and these the chiefs of Adam.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, and these the dukes of them: the same is Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, and these were their leaders: this is Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau—that is, Edom—according to their clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their clans.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau and these are the Princes of Esau; he is Adum.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, and these are their chiefs; the same is Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These <i>are</i> the sons of Esau, and these are the chiefs; these are the sons of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-19.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=9141" 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">The Chiefs of Edom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">18</span>These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah. <span class="reftext">19</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">All these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">of Esau</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">(that is,</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">Edom),</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and they</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lū·p̄ê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain.">were their chiefs.</a> </span><span class="reftext">20</span>These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,…<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="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a></span><br />and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a></span><br />You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”<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/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3</a></span><br />Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-16.htm">Genesis 33:16</a></span><br />So that day Esau started on his way back to Seir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-8</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/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31-43</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...<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_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="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43-54</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. / When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm">Obadiah 1:6</a></span><br />But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Obadiah 1:18</a></span><br />Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.</p><p class="hdg">who is Edom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the generations of Esau, who <i>is</i> Edom.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Esau</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Esau</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>All these are the sons of Esau</b><br>This phrase refers to the descendants of Esau, who was the elder twin brother of Jacob. Esau is a significant figure in the Bible, known for selling his birthright to Jacob for a meal (<a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a>) and later being deceived out of his father's blessing (Genesis 27). The mention of his sons highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (<a href="/genesis/17-4.htm">Genesis 17:4</a>). Esau's lineage is important as it establishes the Edomites, a nation often in conflict with Israel.<p><b>(that is, Edom),</b><br>Edom is the nation that descended from Esau, whose name means "red," possibly referring to the red stew for which he sold his birthright or the red land of Edom. The Edomites settled in the region south of the Dead Sea, known for its rugged terrain and red sandstone. Throughout biblical history, Edom had a tumultuous relationship with Israel, often opposing them (<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a>, <a href="/obadiah/1.htm">Obadiah 1</a>). The prophets frequently spoke against Edom for their hostility towards Israel (<a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a>, <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a>).<p><b>and they were their chiefs.</b><br>The term "chiefs" or "dukes" indicates a tribal or clan leadership structure among Esau's descendants. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Rebekah that two nations would come from her womb (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>). The chiefs of Edom are listed in <a href="/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, showing a well-organized society. This structure is similar to other ancient Near Eastern cultures, where tribal leaders held significant power. The mention of chiefs underscores the development of Edom as a distinct and organized nation, separate from Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Jacob. Esau is also known as Edom, which means "red," a reference to the red stew for which he sold his birthright. He is the ancestor of the Edomites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>The nation descended from Esau, located southeast of Israel. The Edomites often had a contentious relationship with the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/chiefs.htm">Chiefs</a></b><br>The leaders or tribal heads of the descendants of Esau. This term indicates a structured society with recognized leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_legacy.htm">Understanding Legacy</a></b><br>Esau's choices affected generations. Our decisions can have long-lasting impacts on our families and communities. Consider how your actions today might influence future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The mention of chiefs among Esau's descendants highlights the importance of leadership. Reflect on how you can lead with integrity in your own spheres of influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_relationships.htm">Reconciliation and Relationships</a></b><br>The account of Esau and Jacob is one of conflict and eventual reconciliation. Seek to mend broken relationships in your life, following the example of Esau and Jacob's eventual peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_priorities.htm">Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>Esau's account is a cautionary tale about valuing temporary satisfaction over spiritual inheritance. Evaluate what you prioritize in your life and ensure it aligns with eternal values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God's plans prevail. Trust in God's sovereignty over your life, knowing that He can work through all circumstances 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/how_will_edom_be_judged_for_pride.htm">How will Edom face judgment for its pride and betrayal?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_edom's_chiefs.htm">Why is there minimal archaeological evidence for the 'chiefs of Edom' referenced in Genesis 36:15-19?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_edom's_desolation_match_history.htm">(Jeremiah 49:7-22) Why does the foretold permanent desolation of Edom not seem to match evidence of later settlements and Edomite culture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_work_in_heaven.htm">What is the identity of the Kenizzites?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-19.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">All these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֧לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·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 Esau</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵשָׂ֛ו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·śāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esau -- oldest son of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">(that is,</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֥וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Edom),</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> </span><span class="str2">The name of a condiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֥לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were their chiefs.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלּוּפֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’al·lū·p̄ê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:19 These are the sons of Esau that (Gen. 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