Genesis 36:16
Genesis 36:16 in Multiple Translations
Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek: these are the chiefs that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.
Korah, Gatam, Amalek: all these were chiefs in the land of Edom, the offspring of Eliphaz, the seed of Adah.
Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They were the tribal leaders of Eliphaz in the country of Edom, and they were the descendants of Adah.
Duke Korah, Duke Gatam, Duke Amalek: these are the Dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom: these were the sonnes of Adah.
chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek; these [are] chiefs of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom; these [are] sons of Adah.
chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs who came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah.
Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes, descendants of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom: these were the sons of Adah.
Duke Core, duke Gatham, duke Amalech: these are the sons of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom, and these the sons of Ada.
the Korah people-group, the Gatam people-group, and the Amalek people-group. They were descendants of Eliphaz and of Esau’s wife Adah. They lived in the Edom region.
– Korah – Gatam – Amalek All those men were Elifaz’s sons, and they were the leaders for their clans in Edom country. Their grand-mother was Esau’s wife Adah.
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Genesis 36:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַלּֽוּף
קֹ֛רַח
אַלּ֥וּף
גַּעְתָּ֖ם
אַלּ֣וּף
עֲמָלֵ֑ק
אֵ֣לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
אֱלִיפַז֙
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
אֱד֔וֹם
אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֥י
עָדָֽה
אַלּֽוּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
קֹ֛רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
גַּעְתָּ֖ם
Gaʻtâm
H1609
Gatam
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
עֲמָלֵ֑ק
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
Amalek
N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
אֱלִיפַז֙
ʼĔlîyphaz
H464
Eliphaz
N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עָדָֽה
ʻÂdâh
H5711
Adah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:16
אַלּֽוּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
קֹ֛רַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
גַּעְתָּ֖ם
Gaʻtâm
H1609
"Gatam"
N-proper
Gatam was an Edomite, the fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau. His name means a burnt valley and he is mentioned in Genesis 36 as one of the dukes of Eliphaz.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.11; son of: Eliphaz (H0464); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Kenaz (H7073), Amalek (H6002H) and Korah (H7141H) § Gatam = "a burnt valley" fourth son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau and one of the dukes of Eliphaz
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Gatam. See also: Genesis 36:11; Genesis 36:16; 1 Chronicles 1:36.
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
עֲמָלֵ֑ק
ʻĂmâlêq
H6002
"Amalek"
N-proper
Amalek was a descendant of Esau and the ancestor of a tribe in southern Canaan. The Amalekites were enemies of the Israelites, as seen in the story of Exodus and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.12; son of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Timna (H8555); brother of: Teman (H8487), Omar (H0201), Zepho (H6825), Gatam (H1609), Kenaz (H7073) and Korah (H7141H) § Amalek = "dweller in a valley" 1) son of Eliphaz by his concubine Timnah, grandson of Esau, and progenitor of a tribe of people in southern Canaan 2) descendants of Amalek
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Amalek. See also: Genesis 36:12; Judges 10:12; Psalms 83:8.
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-mp
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
אֱלִיפַז֙
ʼĔlîyphaz
H464
"Eliphaz"
N-proper
Eliphaz was a friend of Job and a son of Esau, whose name means my God is gold. He is mentioned in the book of Job as one of the friends who came to comfort him. The KJV translates his name as Eliphaz.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Job.2.11 § Eliphaz = "my God is (fine) gold" 1) Esau's son, father of Teman 2) the Temanite friend of Job
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Eliphaz. See also: Genesis 36:4; 1 Chronicles 1:36; Job 42:9.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עָדָֽה
ʻÂdâh
H5711
"Adah"
N-proper
Adah was the name of two women in the Bible, one the wife of Lamech and mother of Jabal and Jubal, and the other a Hittite and wife of Esau, as mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and 36:2. Her name means ornament in Hebrew.
Definition: A woman living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.26.34; daughter of: Elon (H0356); married to Esau (H6215); mother of: Eliphaz (H0464); also called Basemath (KJV: Bashemath) at Gen.26.34; Also named: bos.mat (בָּֽשְׂמַת "Basemath" H1315H) § Adah = "ornament" 1) the 1st of the 2 wives of Lamech and mother of Jabal and Jubal 2) a Hittitess, 1 of the 3 wives of Esau and mother of Eliphaz 2a) also called 'Bashemath'
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Adah. See also: Genesis 4:19; Genesis 36:4; Genesis 36:16.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:16
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- Genesis 36:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
- Sermons on Genesis 36:16
Context — The Descendants of Esau
14These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
15These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
16Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
17These 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. 18These 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.Cross References
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| 1 | 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, |
Genesis 36:16 Summary
Genesis 36:16 tells us about the chiefs of Eliphaz, who were grandsons of Adah and lived in the land of Edom. This verse helps us understand the family lines and territories of Esau's descendants, which is important for understanding the rest of the Bible. Just like how God established and blessed different families and nations in the Bible, He has a plan for each of our lives and families too (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28). By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's sovereignty and plan of salvation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:16?
The chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:16 are Korah, Gatam, and Amalek, who are the grandsons of Adah and the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, as noted in Genesis 36:16 and also related to Esau's family line in Genesis 36:15.
What is the significance of the land of Edom in this verse?
The land of Edom is significant because it is the territory where Esau's descendants, including the chiefs mentioned in Genesis 36:16, settled and established their clans, as seen in Genesis 36:17 and Genesis 36:18.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
Genesis 36:16 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which includes the stories of Esau and his descendants, and ultimately points to God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 9:13 and other verses.
Why are the genealogies in Genesis important?
The genealogies in Genesis, including Genesis 36:16, are important because they provide a historical record of the families and nations that played a role in God's plan of salvation, and help to establish the context for the rest of the biblical narrative, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 17:4.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about God's sovereignty from the way He establishes and blesses different families and nations, as seen in Genesis 36:16?
- How does the mention of specific chiefs and their territories in Genesis 36:16 relate to our own understanding of community and leadership?
- What role do you think the grandsons of Adah, mentioned in Genesis 36:16, played in the larger story of Esau's family and the nation of Edom?
- In what ways can we apply the principles of family, leadership, and territory seen in Genesis 36:16 to our own lives and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:16
Duke Korah,.... Only among the sons of Eliphaz is reckoned Duke Korah, not before mentioned among his sons, and is left out in the Samaritan version; [See comments on Genesis 36:7]; to which it may
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:16
Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah. Duke Amalek.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
Korah is not mentioned among the sons of Eliphaz, and therefore is thought to be his grandson. There is another Korah, ,18.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
(16) Duke Korah.—The Samaritan Pentateuch rightly omits this name. He was a son of the Horite wife, Aholibamah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
Verse 16. Duke Korah] This Dr. Kennicott pronounces to be an interpolation. "It is certain, from Genesis 36:4, that Eliphaz was Esau's son by Adah; and from Genesis 36:11-12, that Eliphaz had but six sons, Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, Kenaz, and Amalek. It is also certain, from Genesis 36:5; Genesis 36:14, that Korah was the son of Esau (not of Eliphaz) by Aholibamah; and as such he is properly mentioned in Genesis 36:18: These are the sons of Aholibamah, Esau's wife: duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, DUKE KORAH. It is clear, therefore, that some transcriber has improperly inserted duke Korah in Genesis 36:16; from which interpolation both the Samaritan text and the Samaritan version are free." - KENNICOTT'S Remarks. Everything considered, I incline to the opinion that these words were not originally in the text.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:16
16. duke Korah] This name is out of place. It has come in from Genesis 36:18. The other names in Genesis 36:15-16 are drawn from Genesis 36:11-12, while Korah, which occurs in Genesis 36:14, is mentioned again in Genesis 36:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:16
THE DUKES OF ESAU, Genesis 36:15-19. Here the chief tribe-fathers of the Edomites are named again, under the title of dukes, Hebrews, alluphim, (ΰμετιν,) phylarchs, chiefs, or princes.
Sermons on Genesis 36:16
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Week of Meetings 06 Christ the Nazarene by David Clifford | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of working together in pairs, as exemplified by Jesus sending out his disciples two by two. He then goes on to desc |