Genesis 28:8
Genesis 28:8 in Multiple Translations
And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,
And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;
and Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;
It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,
This made Esau realize how much his father disliked Canaanite women.
Also Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan displeased Izhak his father,
and Esau seeth that the daughters of Canaan are evil in the eyes of Isaac his father,
Esau saw that the daughters of Canaan didn’t please Isaac, his father.
And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;
Experiencing also that his father was not well pleased with the daughters of Chanaan:
Esau also realized that his father Isaac did not approve of women from the Canaan people-group.
Then Esau knew that his father Isaac didn’t like the women from Canaan country.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 28:8
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Genesis 28:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֣רְא
עֵשָׂ֔ו
כִּ֥י
רָע֖וֹת
בְּנ֣וֹת
כְּנָ֑עַן
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
יִצְחָ֥ק
אָבִֽי/ו
וַ/יַּ֣רְא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
רָע֖וֹת
raʻ
H7451
bad
Adj
בְּנ֣וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fp
כְּנָ֑עַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
Canaan
N-proper
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
אָבִֽי/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:8
וַ/יַּ֣רְא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
רָע֖וֹת
raʻ
H7451
"bad"
Adj
Ra means bad or evil, referring to moral or natural harm. It describes adversity, affliction, or distress, and is often used to convey a sense of misery or injury.
Definition: : harmful adj 1) bad, evil 1a) bad, disagreeable, malignant 1b) bad, unpleasant, evil (giving pain, unhappiness, misery) 1c) evil, displeasing 1d) bad (of its kind-land, water, etc) 1e) bad (of value) 1f) worse than, worst (comparison) 1g) sad, unhappy 1h) evil (hurtful) 1i) bad, unkind (vicious in disposition) 1j) bad, evil, wicked (ethically) 1j1) in general, of persons, of thoughts 1j2) deeds, actions
Usage: Occurs in 623 OT verses. KJV: adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man, thing), [phrase] exceedingly, [idiom] great, grief(-vous), harm, heavy, hurt(-ful), ill (favoured), [phrase] mark, mischief(-vous), misery, naught(-ty), noisome, [phrase] not please, sad(-ly), sore, sorrow, trouble, vex, wicked(-ly, -ness, one), worse(-st), wretchedness, wrong. (Incl. feminine raaah; as adjective or noun.). See also: Genesis 2:9; Judges 9:57; 2 Kings 21:6.
בְּנ֣וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
כְּנָ֑עַן
Kᵉnaʻan
H3667
"Canaan"
N-proper
Canaan was a son of Ham and the name of the country where he lived, which is now modern-day Israel. The Canaanites were known for being merchants and traders, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.9.18; son of: Ham (H2526); brother of: Cush (H3568), Egypt (H4714) and Put (H6316); father of: Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: Canaan, merchant, traffick. See also: Genesis 9:18; Exodus 6:4; Psalms 105:11.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יִצְחָ֥ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
אָבִֽי/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
Study Notes — Genesis 28:8
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Context — Esau Marries Mahalath
6Now Esau learned that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him to Paddan-aram to take a wife there, commanding him, “Do not marry a Canaanite woman,”
7and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram.
8And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,
9Esau 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. 10Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 24:3 | and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, |
| 2 | Genesis 26:34–35 | When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 8:6 | But when they said, “Give us a king to judge us,” their demand was displeasing in the sight of Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. |
| 4 | Genesis 28:1 | So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. |
Genesis 28:8 Summary
This verse shows that Isaac did not want his sons to marry women from the nearby cities of Canaan, because they did not believe in the same God as his family. This is similar to what Abraham did in Genesis 24:3, when he sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his own people. Isaac's example teaches us that it's important to marry someone who shares our faith, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14. By following Isaac's example and seeking wisdom from God, we can make good choices in our relationships and follow God's plan for our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac disapprove of the Canaanite women?
Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women because they did not share the same faith and values as his family, as seen in Genesis 24:3 where Abraham also sought a wife for Isaac from his own people, and in Genesis 27:46 where Rebekah expressed her dislike for Esau's Canaanite wives.
How did Esau's actions in this verse show his character?
Esau's decision to marry Mahalath, a relative of his father's family, shows that he was trying to please his father, but his previous actions, such as marrying Canaanite women, reveal a deeper issue of disobedience and lack of faith, as seen in Genesis 26:34-35 and Hebrews 12:16-17.
What can we learn from Isaac's example in this verse?
We can learn from Isaac's example that it is important for believers to marry within the faith, as seen in 2 Corinthians 6:14, and to seek wisdom and guidance from God in our relationships, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on marriage?
This verse is part of a larger biblical theme that emphasizes the importance of marrying within the faith, as seen in Genesis 24:3, 2 Corinthians 6:14, and 1 Corinthians 7:39, and highlights the need for believers to seek wisdom and guidance from God in their relationships.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can seek wisdom and guidance from God in my relationships, just like Isaac did in this verse?
- How can I prioritize my faith and values in my relationships, just like Isaac and Abraham did in the book of Genesis?
- What are some potential consequences of marrying someone who does not share my faith, as seen in the example of Esau's marriages to Canaanite women?
- How can I balance my desire to please my family and friends with my need to follow God's will for my life, as seen in this verse and in Romans 8:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:8
And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:8
When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padan-aram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:8
Genesis 28:8 And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;Ver. 8. Pleased not Isaac his father.] Whether himself or they pleased God or not, was no part of his care. God is not in all the wicked man’ s thoughts. What he strives for is, to be well esteemed of by others, to have the good will and good word of his neighbours and friends, such especially as he hopes for benefit by. Thus Julian counterfeited zeal, till he had got the empire: afterwards, of Julian, he became Idolian, as Nazianzen saith he was commonly called, because he set open again the idols’ temples, which had been shut up by Constantine, and restored them to the heathens.
Sermons on Genesis 28:8
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:18-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the sad and sordid chapter in the life of Jacob, who is now known as Israel. Jacob's life reflects a growth and development in his relationshi |
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(Genesis) Genesis 26:18-35 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of studying and understanding the word of God. He compares the impact of water in a desert to the transformative power of the |
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But the Thing Displeased samuel.... by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the moment when Samuel was displeased with the people's demands for a king, emphasizing the importance of bringing our burdens and frustrations to God in pra |
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Our Daily Homily - 1 Samuel by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the transformative power of pouring out one's soul to God, as exemplified by Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel. He illustrates how this act of surrender leads to di |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:1-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the focus is on Isaac calling Jacob and blessing him. Isaac instructs Jacob not to take a wife from the daughters of Canaan, but instead to go to Padenarum and marr |
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(Genesis) Genesis 28 Introduction by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not marrying someone who is not a believer in God. He uses examples from the Bible, such as Ahab and Jezebel, to illustrat |
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(Genesis) 44 - Jacob's Ladder: Grace Unsought, Unstinted and Unforgettable by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and God. Jacob, who was not a prodigal son returning to God, was taken by surprise when God appeared to him. Desp |