Genesis 25:18 cpdv — Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in t…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in the sight of all his brothers. "

— Genesis 25:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 25 — Context

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Hadad, and Tema, and Jetur, and Naphish, and Kedemah.

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These are the sons of Ishmael. And these are their names throughout their fortresses and towns: the twelve princes of their tribes.

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And the years of the life of Ishmael that passed were one hundred and thirty-seven. And declining, he died and was placed with his people.

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Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in the sight of all his brothers.

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Likewise, these are the generations of Isaac, the son of Abraham. Abraham conceived Isaac,

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who, when he was forty years old, took Rebekah, the sister of Laban, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian from Mesopotamia, as a wife.

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And Isaac beseeched the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And he heard him, and he gave conception to Rebekah.

Genesis 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 25:18 say?
Genesis 25:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in the sight of all his brothers. ”
Where is Genesis 25:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 18.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 25:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:18 in?
Genesis 25:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 25:18?
Genesis 25:18 reads (CPDV): “Now he had lived from Havilah as far as Shur, which overlooks Egypt as it approaches the Assyrians. He passed away in the sight of all his brothers. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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