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Genesis 26:32

Genesis 26:33-1964 bbe — And he gave it the name of Shibah: so the name of that town is Beer-sheba to this day. And when Esau was forty years ol…

Bible in Basic English

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And he gave it the name of Shibah: so the name of that town is Beer-sheba to this day.

34

And when Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite:

35

And Isaac and Rebekah had grief of mind because of them.

— Genesis 26:33-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 26:33-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer–sheba unto this day. And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. ”

  • ASV

    “And he called it Shibah: therefore the name of the city is Beer-sheba unto this day. And when Esau was forty years old he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: and they were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. ”

  • WEB

    “He called it Shibah. Therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day. When Esau was forty years old, he took as wife Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite. They grieved Isaac's and Rebekah's spirits.”

  • NET

    “So he named it Shibah; that is why the name of the city has been Beer Sheba to this day. When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, as well as Basemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite. They caused Isaac and Rebekah great anxiety.”

  • DRB

    “Whereupon he called it Abundance: and the name of the city was called Bersabee, even to this day. And Esau being forty years old, married wives, Judith, the daughter of Beeri, the Hethite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon, of the same place. And they both offended the mind of Isaac and Rebecca. ”

  • KJVA

    “And he called it Shebah: therefore the name of the city is Beer–sheba unto this day. And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah. ”

Genesis 26 — Context

30

Then he made a feast for them, and they all had food and drink.

31

And early in the morning they took an oath one to the other: then Isaac sent them away and they went on their way in peace.

32

And that day Isaac's servants came to him and gave him word of the water-hole which they had made, and said to him, We have come to water.

33

And he gave it the name of Shibah: so the name of that town is Beer-sheba to this day.

34

And when Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite:

35

And Isaac and Rebekah had grief of mind because of them.

Genesis 26:33-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 26:33-1964 say?
Genesis 26:33-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he gave it the name of Shibah: so the name of that town is Beer-sheba to this day. And when Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite: And Isaac and Rebekah had grief of mind because of them.”
Where is Genesis 26:33-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 26:33-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 26, verses 33–1964.
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 26:33-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 26:33-1964 in?
Genesis 26:33-1964 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 26:33-1964?
Genesis 26:33-1964 reads (BBE): “And he gave it the name of Shibah: so the name of that town is Beer-sheba to this day. And when Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite: And Isaac and Rebekah had grief of mind because of them.” 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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