Genesis 36:1

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Genesis 36 records the family line of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who is also called Edom. After the long story of Jacob and his sons, the narrator pauses to close Esau's account before turning fully to Joseph.

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Genesis 25:23and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
Genesis 27:39His father Isaac answered him: “Behold, your dwelling place shall be away from the richness of the land, away from the dew of heaven above.
Obadiah 1:10Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom).

World English Bible (WEB)

Now this is the history of the generations of Esau (that is, Edom).

King James Version (KJV)

Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now these are the generations of Esau (the same is Edom).

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now these are the generations of Esau, that is to say, Edom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y ESTAS son las generaciones de Esaú, el cual es Edom.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Esta es la lista de los descendientes de Esaú (que también se llama Edom):

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Genesis 36:1

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