Genesis 36:8 cpdv — And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom. "

— Genesis 36:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 36 — Context

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Oholibamah conceived Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

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Then Esau took his wives, and sons, and daughters, and every soul of his house, and his substance, and cattle, and whatever he was able to obtain in the land of Canaan, and he went into another region, withdrawing from his brother Jacob.

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For they were very wealthy and were not able to live together. Neither was the land of their sojourn able to sustain them, because of the multitude of their flocks.

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And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom.

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So these are the generations of Esau, the father of Edom, at mount Seir,

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and these are the names of his sons: Eliphaz the son of Adah, the wife of Esau, likewise Reuel, the son of Basemath, his wife.

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And Eliphaz had sons: Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenez.

Genesis 36:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 36:8 say?
Genesis 36:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom. ”
Where is Genesis 36:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 36:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 36, 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 36:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 36:8 in?
Genesis 36:8 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 36:8?
Genesis 36:8 reads (CPDV): “And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom. ” 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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