Bible Commentary

Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he [was] the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of [many] colors. 3. Israel ] In J this name is generally used. Contrast the use of Jacob by P in Gen 37:2. the son of his old age ] This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 37:3”

These [are] the generations of Jacob. Joseph, [being] seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad [was] with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report. 2. These are the generations, &c.] The formula of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 37:2”

And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 1. sojournings ] Cf. Gen 17:8, Gen 28:4, Gen 36:7 (P). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges – Joseph Was Sold into Egypt 17. dotayn Dothain, two wells? (Gesenius) 25. neko’t tragacanth or goats-thorn gum, yielded … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 37:1”

Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these [be] the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he [is] Esau the father of the Edomites. 43. the Edomites ] Heb. Edom; cf. Gen 36:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 43. He is Esau the father of the Edomites.] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:43”

Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, Duke Kenaz, Duke Teman, Duke Mibzar. There was a Kenaz the son of Eliphaz, and so a Teman a son of his, who were both dukes; but these seem to be different from them, though the latter might be duke of the place called Teman from him: which, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:42”

Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, 41. duke Elah ] Probably the chief of the tribe that resided on the coast of Elath. The name appears in the kinship of Caleb (1Ch 4:15). Pinon ] Possibly the same as Punon (cf. Num 33:42) between Petra and Zoar. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:41”

And these [are] the names of the dukes [that came] of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, 40 43. Edomite Chiefs 40. families places names ] This short supplementary list of chiefs consists of names partly tribal, partly local, and partly personal. duke Timna … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:40”

And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city [was] Pau; and his wife’s name [was] Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. 39. Hadar ] Probably, as 1Ch 1:50 and some ancient authorities, Hadad. Possibly this Hadad II (see Gen 36:35) was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:39”

And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead. 38. Baal-hanan ] i.e. “Baal is favourable,” suggesting the worship of Baal; cf. Elhanan, Johanan. The name is the same in meaning as Hannibal. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And Saul died,…. About A. M. 2325; and Baalhanan the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:38”

And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth [by] the river reigned in his stead. 37. Shaul ] This is the same name in Hebrew as “Saul.” Rehoboth by the River ] The R.V. by printing “River” with a capital adopts the interpretation that the Euphrates is here intended. If so, Rehoboth may be Rahaba a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 36:37”