Genesis 36:27
Genesis 36:27 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
These are the children of Ezer: Bilhan and Zaavan and Akan.
These are the children of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
These were the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
The sonnes of Ezer are these: Bilhan, and Zaauan, and Akan.
These [are] sons of Ezer: Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
These are the children of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Achan.
These also were the sons of Eser: Balaan, and Zavan, and Acan.
Ezer’s sons were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
Seir’s son Ezer had these sons, – Bilhan – Zavan – Akan
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:27
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Genesis 36:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵי
אֵ֑צֶר
בִּלְהָ֥ן
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
וַ/עֲקָֽן
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֵ֑צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
Ezer
N-proper
בִּלְהָ֥ן
Bilhân
H1092
Bilhan
N-proper
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
Zaʻăvân
H2190
Zaavan
Conj | N-proper
וַ/עֲקָֽן
ʻÂqân
H6130
Akan
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:27
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.
בְּנֵי
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.
אֵ֑צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
"Ezer"
N-proper
Ezer means treasure and was a chief of the Horites, living during the time of the Patriarchs, as mentioned in Genesis 36:21. He was the son of Seir and had several brothers. Ezer was also the father of Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Bilhan (H1092), Zaavan (H2190), Akan (H3292) § Ezer = "treasure" a chief of the Horites
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ezer. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:30; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
בִּלְהָ֥ן
Bilhân
H1092
"Bilhan"
N-proper
Bilhan was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:10. He was a descendant of Benjamin and had several sons, including Jeush and Ehud.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.10; son of: Jediael (H3043); father of: Jeush (H3266H), Benjamin (H1144H), Ehud (H0164H), Chenaanah (H3668H), Zethan (H2133), Tarshish (H8659I) and Ahishahar (H0300) § Bilhan = "their decrepitude" 1) a descendant of Esau 2) a Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Bilhan. See also: Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42; 1 Chronicles 7:10.
וְ/זַעֲוָ֖ן
Zaʻăvân
H2190
"Zaavan"
Conj | N-proper
Zaavan was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:27. He was an Idumaean, son of Ezer, and brother of Bilhan and Akan. His name means 'troubled' and he was a Horite chief.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27; son of: Ezer (H0687); brother of: Bilhan (H1092) and Akan (H3292) § Zaavan = "troubled" a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zaavan. See also: Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
וַ/עֲקָֽן
ʻÂqân
H6130
"Akan"
Conj | N-proper
Akan was an Idummaean, son of Ezer, and brother of Bilhan and Zaavan, mentioned in Genesis 36:27. He was a chief of the Horites of Edom and his name means sharp-sighted. Akan lived during the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27; son of: Ezer (H0687); brother of: Bilhan (H1092) and Zaavan (H2190) Another spelling of ya.a.qan (יַעֲקָן "Akan" H3292) § Akan = "sharp-sighted" son of Ezer, descendant of Seir, and one of the chiefs of the Horites of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Akan. Compare H3292 (יַעֲקָן). See also: Genesis 36:27.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:27
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
25These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
26These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
27These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
28These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. 29These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:42 | The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. |
| 2 | Genesis 36:21 | Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 1:38 | The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. |
Genesis 36:27 Summary
This verse lists the sons of Ezer, who was a descendant of Seir the Horite. It shows us that God cares about every person and family, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem (as seen in Genesis 36:20 and Matthew 10:30). The Bible includes these details to help us understand the relationships between different nations and tribes, and to remind us that every person is part of a larger family (as mentioned in Genesis 10:1-32 and Acts 17:26). By including these genealogies, the Bible teaches us about God's love and concern for all people, and encourages us to appreciate the diversity and complexity of human relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ezer in the Bible?
Ezer is a descendant of Seir the Horite, and his sons are listed in Genesis 36:27 as Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan, providing a glimpse into the family lines of the Horites, as mentioned in Genesis 36:20.
Why are the sons of Ezer mentioned in the Bible?
The sons of Ezer are mentioned to provide a record of the descendants of Seir the Horite, which is part of the biblical account of the nations and their origins, as seen in Genesis 36:1-43.
What can we learn from the genealogy in Genesis 36?
The genealogy in Genesis 36, including the sons of Ezer, teaches us about the importance of family and lineage in biblical times, and helps us understand the relationships between different nations and tribes, as also seen in Genesis 10:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1:1-54.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
Genesis 36:27 is part of the biblical account of the nations and their origins, which ultimately points to God's plan of salvation for all nations, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Revelation 7:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in recording the genealogy of various nations?
- How does the mention of Ezer's sons contribute to our understanding of the biblical concept of family and heritage?
- What can we learn from the fact that the Bible includes the names of seemingly insignificant individuals, like Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan?
- How does this verse encourage us to appreciate the diversity and complexity of human relationships and family lines?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:27
The children of Ezer are these,.... Another son of Seir, who had the following sons: Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Achan; the two last are called Zavan and Jakan, in 1 Chronicles 1:42.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:27
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, These are the sons of Seir the Horite.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:27
20–30. The Horites—the aboriginal inhabitants of the country—“the sons of Seir, the Horite,” were possibly so called from the word ḥ ?or, “a hole”; cf. 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 14:11. This derivation has long been maintained, and is possibly correct, the Horites being regarded as troglodytes, or cave-dwellers. In Obadiah 1:3 Edom is apostrophized, “O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock.” On the other hand another derivation has recently commended itself, Hor being identified with the Egyptian Haru which is found in Egyptian inscriptions for “Syria.” But there is good support from the rocks of Petra and the excavations at Gezer for the “cave-dweller” explanation of the word.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:27
SONS OF SEIR THE HORITE, Genesis 36:20-30. The Horites were the original occupants of Mount Seir, (Genesis 14:6,) but it appears from Deuteronomy 2:12; Deuteronomy 2:22, that they were subdued by the