Genesis 28:8 bbe — It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,

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"It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,"

— Genesis 28:8, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 28 — Context

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So Isaac sent Jacob away: and he went to Paddan-aram, to Laban, son of Bethuel the Aramaean, the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau.

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So when Esau saw that Isaac had given Jacob his blessing, and sent him away to Paddan-aram to get a wife for himself there, blessing him and saying to him, Do not take a wife from among the women of Canaan;

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And that Jacob had done as his father and mother said and had gone to Paddan-aram;

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It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,

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So Esau went to Ishmael and took Mahalath, the daughter of Abraham's son Ishmael, the sister of Nebaioth, to be his wife in addition to the wives he had.

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So Jacob went out from Beer-sheba to go to Haran.

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And coming to a certain place, he made it his resting-place for the night, for the sun had gone down; and he took one of the stones which were there, and putting it under his head he went to sleep in that place.

Genesis 28:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:8 say?
Genesis 28:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,”
Where is Genesis 28:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 28:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, verse 8.
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 28:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 28:8 in?
Genesis 28:8 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 28:8?
Genesis 28:8 reads (BBE): “It was clear to Esau that his father had no love for the women of Canaan,” 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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