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Genesis 36:28

Genesis 36:28 in Multiple Translations

These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.

These are the children of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

These are the children of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

These were the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

The sonnes of Dishan are these: Vz, and Aran.

These [are] sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

These are the children of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.

And Disan had sons: Hus, and Aram.

Dishan’s sons were Uz and Aran.

Seir’s son Dishan had these sons, – Uz – Aran

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Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:28

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Genesis 36:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אֵ֥לֶּה בְנֵֽי דִישָׁ֖ן ע֥וּץ וַ/אֲרָֽן
אֵ֥לֶּה ʼêl-leh H428 these Pron
בְנֵֽי bên H1121 son N-mp
דִישָׁ֖ן Dîyshân H1789 Dishon N-proper
ע֥וּץ ʻÛwts H5780 Uz N-proper
וַ/אֲרָֽן ʼĂrân H765 Aran Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:28

אֵ֥לֶּה 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.
בְנֵֽי 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.
דִישָׁ֖ן Dîyshân H1789 "Dishon" N-proper
Dishan was an Edomite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:21 as the son of Seir. He was a brother of Lotan and father of Hemdan and Eshban. His name means 'thresher'.
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), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hemdan (H2533), Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506), Cheran (H3763) Another spelling of di.shon (דִּישֹׁן "Dishon" H1787) § Dishan or Dishon = "thresher" the fifth son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dishan, Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:38.
ע֥וּץ ʻÛwts H5780 "Uz" N-proper
Uz refers to a region east of Palestine, possibly in the Arabian desert, and is also the name of a son of Aram and a Seirite. It means wooded and is where Job lived. The country of Uz is mentioned in the Bible as a place of wisdom and suffering.
Definition: § Uz = "wooded" the country of Job; probably east and southeast of Palestine somewhere in the Arabian desert
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Uz. See also: Genesis 10:23; 1 Chronicles 1:42; Jeremiah 25:20.
וַ/אֲרָֽן ʼĂrân H765 "Aran" Conj | N-proper
Aran was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:28. He was the son of Dishan and the brother of Uz, and his name means joyous. Aran was a descendant of Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.28; son of: Dishan (H1789); brother of: Uz (H5780I) § Aran = "joyous" a descendant of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Aran. See also: Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:42.

Study Notes — Genesis 36:28

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Lamentations 4:21 So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself.
2 Job 1:1 There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.
3 Jeremiah 25:20 all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod;

Genesis 36:28 Summary

This verse tells us about the sons of Dishan, who were Uz and Aran. It's a simple list of names, but it reminds us that God knows and cares about every person, no matter how important or unimportant they may seem (as seen in Genesis 36:1-43 and Psalm 139:1-6). Just like Uz and Aran, we are all part of a larger family and story, and our lives have value and purpose in God's eyes. By trusting in God's love and care, we can find meaning and significance in our own lives, just as these ancient individuals did.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Dishan in the Bible?

Dishan was a son of Seir the Horite, as mentioned in Genesis 36:20-21, and the father of Uz and Aran, as seen in Genesis 36:28.

What is the significance of the Horites in the Bible?

The Horites were a group of people who lived in the land of Seir, and their descendants are listed in Genesis 36:20-30, including Dishan and his sons Uz and Aran, highlighting God's attention to detail in recording the genealogy of various nations.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Genesis?

Genesis 36:28 is part of the genealogical record of the descendants of Esau, which is important for understanding the relationships between the various nations and tribes in the biblical world, as seen in Genesis 36:1-43.

What can we learn from the brief mention of Uz and Aran in this verse?

The mention of Uz and Aran as the sons of Dishan reminds us that every person, regardless of how briefly they are mentioned in Scripture, is known and valued by God, as seen in Psalm 139:1-6 and Matthew 10:29-31.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about God's interest in the details of human history and genealogy?
  2. How does the brief mention of Uz and Aran challenge or encourage me in my own life, knowing that I too am part of a larger family and story?
  3. What can I learn from the fact that Dishan's sons are listed by name, even if they are not major figures in the biblical narrative?
  4. In what ways can I apply the principle of God's attention to detail in my own life, trusting that He is intimately involved in every aspect of my story?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:28

The children of Dishon are these,.... The last of the seven sons of Seir, and who had two sons, Uz and Aran; from the former of these the land of Uz, inhabited by the Edomites, had its name,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:28

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 36:28

28. Uz] See Genesis 10:23, Genesis 22:21. Possibly a branch of the Aramaean race (cf. Job 1:1) had settled among the Horites, S.E. of Palestine.

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:28

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

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