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Genesis 36:6 Cross-References

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And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. persons: Heb. souls

Genesis 36:6 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 36:6

People Mentioned

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Esaufirstborn son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)

Commentary on Genesis 36:6

And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his ... 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...

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