Genesis 25:6 bbe — But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east coun…

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"But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east country."

— Genesis 25:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 25 — Context

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And Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan. And from Dedan came the Asshurim and Letushim and Leummim.

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And from Midian came Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these were the offspring of Keturah.

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Now Abraham gave all his property to Isaac;

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But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east country.

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Now the years of Abraham's life were a hundred and seventy-five.

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And Abraham came to his death, an old man, full of years; and he was put to rest with his people.

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And Isaac and Ishmael, his sons, put him to rest in the hollow rock of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron, the son of Zohar the Hittite, near Mamre;

Genesis 25:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 25:6 say?
Genesis 25:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east country.”
Where is Genesis 25:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 25:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 6.
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 25:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 25:6 in?
Genesis 25:6 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 25:6?
Genesis 25:6 reads (BBE): “But to the sons of his other women he gave offerings, and sent them away, while he was still living, into the east country.” 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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