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Genesis 36:12 Cross-References

Explore 8 cross-references for Genesis 36:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 36 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.

And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.

Genesis 36:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 36:12

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Timnaconcubine of Esau's son Eliphaz (GEN 36:12) and sister of Lotan (GEN 36:22)
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Esaufirstborn son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Eliphazson of Esau (GEN 36:4, 10, 15)
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Amalekson of Eliphaz (GEN 36:12) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:16)
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Adahwife of Lamech (GEN 4:19)

Commentary on Genesis 36:12

And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons o... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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