Genesis 36:11

“And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.”

"And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz." - Genesis 36:11
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What does Genesis 36:11 mean?

Genesis 36:11 (KJV) states: "The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz." The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is highly significant as it contains the creation story, the fall of man, and the stories of the patriarchs including Abraham…

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Legacy of Generations: Lessons from the Sons of Eliphaz

In Genesis 36:11, the scripture reads, "And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz." At first glance, this verse may seem like a mere historical account, a simple list of names in the genealogy of Esau. However, within this lineage, we can glean…

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A Prayer for Legacy, Growth, and Purpose

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, humbled by Your grace and mercy, and with a heart full of gratitude. As I reflect on the words of Genesis 36:11, which state, "And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz," I am reminded of the importance of…

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Genesis 36:11 - "And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
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Genesis 36:28 - "The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran."
"And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead." - Genesis 36:36
Genesis 36:27 - "The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan."
Genesis 36:19 - "These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes."
Genesis 36:3 - "And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth."
Genesis 36:1 - "Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom."
Genesis 36:26 - "And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran."
Genesis 36:42 - "Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,"
Genesis 36:9 - "¶ And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:"
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Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 19:36 - "Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father."
Genesis 36:8 - "Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom."
Genesis 36:25 - "And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah."
Genesis 36:4 - "And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;"
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
1 Chronicles 11:36 - "Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,"
Genesis 36:23 - "And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam."
Genesis 36:34 - "And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:22 - "And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna."
Genesis 36:37 - "And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:33 - "And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:38 - "And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:21 - "And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom."