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What Does the Bible Say About Seir?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Seir in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about seir. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on seir, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
16
Old Testament
0
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Seir

  1. 1
    Genesis 14:6
    And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Elparan: or, The plain of Paran
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 36:20
    These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
    KJV
  3. 3
    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.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Numbers 24:18
    And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 1:1
    These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. the Red: or, Zuph
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 1:2
    ( There are eleven days' journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadeshbarnea.)
    KJV
  7. 7
    Deuteronomy 2:1
    Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Deuteronomy 2:4
    And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:
    KJV
  9. 9
    Deuteronomy 2:5
    Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth ; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession. no: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot
    KJV
  10. 10
    Deuteronomy 2:12
    The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. succeeded: Heb. inherited stead: or, room
    KJV

Subtopics of Seir

1. A range of hills southwest of the Dead Sea
Along the route from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea
The people of Israel travel by
Originally inhabited by Horites
Later inhabited by the descendants of Esau after they destroyed the Horim people
The southern boundary of the conquests of Joshua
2. A Horite chief

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Seir? (16 Verses)

And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Elparan: or, The plain of Paran
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly.
These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain over against the Red sea, between Paran, and Tophel, and Laban, and Hazeroth, and Dizahab. the Red: or, Zuph
( There are eleven days' journey from Horeb by the way of mount Seir unto Kadeshbarnea.)
Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the LORD spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days.
And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:
Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth ; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession. no: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot
The Horims also dwelt in Seir beforetime; but the children of Esau succeeded them, when they had destroyed them from before them, and dwelt in their stead; as Israel did unto the land of his possession, which the LORD gave unto them. succeeded: Heb. inherited stead: or, room
As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day:
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. a fiery: Heb. a fire of law
And for the precious fruits brought forth by the sun, and for the precious things put forth by the moon, put: Heb. thrust moon: Heb. moons
And for the precious things of the earth and fulness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brethren.
As the LORD commanded Moses his servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that the LORD commanded Moses. left: Heb. removed nothing
And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Seir

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about seir. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about seir and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about seir is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on seir needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about seir with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about seir, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about seir?
Discover 18 Bible verses about seir. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on seir, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about seir spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about seir are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about seir compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about seir?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about seir is Genesis 14:6 — "And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Elparan: or, The plain of Paran"
Where in the Bible does it talk about seir?
Seir is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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