Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their possessions were too great for them to remain together; the land where they were staying could not support them both because of their livestock. New Living Translation There was not enough land to support them both because of all the livestock and possessions they had acquired. English Standard Version For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together. The land of their sojournings could not support them because of their livestock. Berean Standard Bible For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. King James Bible For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. New King James Version For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together, and the land where they were strangers could not support them because of their livestock. New American Standard Bible For their possessions had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they resided could not support them because of their livestock. NASB 1995 For their property had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they sojourned could not sustain them because of their livestock. NASB 1977 For their property had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they sojourned could not sustain them because of their livestock. Legacy Standard Bible For their possessions had become too great for them to live together, and the land where they sojourned could not sustain them because of their livestock. Amplified Bible For their [great flocks and herds and] possessions made it impossible for them to live together [in the same region]; the land in which they lived temporarily could not support them because of their livestock. Christian Standard Bible For their possessions were too many for them to live together, and because of their herds, the land where they stayed could not support them. Holman Christian Standard Bible For their possessions were too many for them to live together, and because of their herds, the land where they stayed could not support them. American Standard Version For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojournings could not bear them because of their cattle. Contemporary English Version He did this because the land was too crowded and could not support him and his brother with their flocks and herds. English Revised Version For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojournings could not bear them because of their cattle. GOD'S WORD® Translation He did this because they had too many possessions to live together. There wasn't enough pastureland for all of their livestock. Good News Translation He left because the land where he and Jacob were living was not able to support them; they had too much livestock and could no longer stay together. International Standard Version because their holdings were too vast to allow them to stay together, since the land where they had settled was not able to support all of their livestock. Majority Standard Bible For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. NET Bible because they had too many possessions to be able to stay together and the land where they had settled was not able to support them because of their livestock. New Heart English Bible For their possessions were too great for them to remain together, and the land in which they were traveling could not support them because of their livestock. Webster's Bible Translation For their riches were more than that they might dwell together: and the land wherein they were strangers could not sustain them, because of their cattle. World English Bible For their substance was too great for them to dwell together, and the land of their travels couldn’t bear them because of their livestock. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor their substance was more abundant than to dwell together, and the land of their sojournings was not able to bear them because of their livestock; Young's Literal Translation for their substance was more abundant than to dwell together, and the land of their sojournings was not able to bear them because of their cattle; Smith's Literal Translation For their possessions were much above dwelling together; and the land of their sojournings will not be able to bear them from the face of their possessions. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they were exceeding rich, and could not dwell together: neither was the land in which they sojourned able to bear them, for the multitude of their flocks. Catholic Public Domain Version For they were very wealthy and were not able to live together. Neither was the land of their sojourn able to sustain them, because of the multitude of their flocks. New American Bible Their possessions had become too great for them to dwell together, and the land in which they were residing could not support them because of their livestock. New Revised Standard Version For their possessions were too great for them to live together; the land where they were staying could not support them because of their livestock. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor their wealth was too great for them to dwell together; and the land in which they sojourned could not sustain them because of their cattle. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because their cattle were too abundant to dwell together and the land that they inhabited was not sufficient to contain them, because of their cattle. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojournings could not bear them because of their cattle. Brenton Septuagint Translation For their substance was too great for them to dwell together; and the land of their sojourning could not bear them, because of the abundance of their possessions. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Esau's Descendants…6Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. 7For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. 8So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir.… Cross References Genesis 13:6 But the land was unable to support both of them while they stayed together, for they had so many possessions that they were unable to coexist. Genesis 13:11-12 So Lot chose the whole plain of the Jordan for himself and set out toward the east. And Abram and Lot parted company. / Abram lived in the land of Canaan, but Lot settled in the cities of the plain and pitched his tent toward Sodom. Genesis 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Genesis 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. Genesis 31:18 and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Genesis 33:9 “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.” Genesis 34:23 Will not their livestock, their possessions, and all their animals become ours? Only let us consent to them, and they will dwell among us.” Genesis 36:6 Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. Exodus 12:38 And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. Numbers 32:1 Now the Reubenites and Gadites, who had very large herds and flocks, surveyed the lands of Jazer and Gilead, and they saw that the region was suitable for livestock. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. Joshua 22:8 saying, “Return to your homes with your great wealth, with immense herds of livestock, with silver, gold, bronze, iron, and very many clothes. Divide with your brothers the spoil of your enemies.” 1 Chronicles 5:9 They also settled in the east as far as the edge of the desert that extends to the Euphrates River, because their livestock had increased in the land of Gilead. 1 Chronicles 5:21 They seized the livestock of the Hagrites—50,000 camels, 250,000 sheep, and 2,000 donkeys. They also took 100,000 captives, Treasury of Scripture For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. their riches. Genesis 13:6,11 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together… the land. Genesis 17:8 And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. Genesis 28:4 And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. Jump to Previous Able Abundant Bear Cattle Couldn't Dwell Enough Great Livestock Property Riches Sojourned Sojourners Sojournings Staying Strangers Substance Support Sustain Together Travels Wealth Wherein WideJump to Next Able Abundant Bear Cattle Couldn't Dwell Enough Great Livestock Property Riches Sojourned Sojourners Sojournings Staying Strangers Substance Support Sustain Together Travels Wealth Wherein WideGenesis 36 1. Esau's three wives.6. His removal to mount Seir. 9. His sons. 15. The dukes which descended of his sons. 20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite. 24. Anah finds mules. 31. The kings of Edom. 40. The dukes that descended of Esau. For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; This phrase highlights the immense wealth and prosperity of Esau and Jacob, the sons of Isaac. Their possessions, primarily livestock, were so abundant that they could not coexist in the same area. This situation mirrors the earlier separation of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13:6, where their wealth also necessitated a division. The prosperity of both brothers can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to their grandfather Abraham, indicating divine blessing. The inability to dwell together due to wealth underscores the challenges that material abundance can bring, even among family members. the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. Persons / Places / Events 1. EsauThe brother of Jacob, also known as Edom. He is the ancestor of the Edomites. 2. Jacob The brother of Esau, later named Israel, and the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. 3. Canaan The land where Jacob and Esau initially dwelt together before separating due to their large possessions. 4. Livestock The wealth and possessions of both Esau and Jacob, which were significant enough to cause the need for separation. 5. Separation The event where Esau and Jacob parted ways due to the inability of the land to support both of their households and livestock. Teaching Points Stewardship and ContentmentThe account of Esau and Jacob reminds us of the importance of managing our resources wisely and being content with what God has provided. When blessings become burdens, it may be time to reassess our priorities. Peaceful Separation Sometimes, separation is necessary to maintain peace and harmony. Esau and Jacob's decision to part ways was a practical solution to avoid conflict, teaching us the value of making difficult decisions for the greater good. God's Sovereignty in Provision Despite the separation, God continued to provide for both Esau and Jacob. This demonstrates that God's provision is not limited by our circumstances or locations. Consequences of Choices Esau's choice to live separately from Jacob had long-term implications for his descendants. Our decisions today can have lasting effects on future generations. Unity in Diversity While Esau and Jacob went their separate ways, they remained brothers. This teaches us that unity does not always mean uniformity, and we can maintain relationships despite differences.(7) The land wherein they were strangers.--The large growth of their wealth made the separation of Esau and Jacob as inevitable as had been that of Abraham and Lot. It is a usual incident in the life of nomads, and a tribe can multiply only to the extent of the capabilities of their district to support them. When this is reached, one portion of the tribe must seek a new home. This necessity was in the present case aggravated by Esau and Jacob being only sojourners in Canaan, surrounded by tribes who claimed to be owners of the soil: and this may have helped in determining Esau's choice; for in right of Aholibamah, he was in her country a duke. Maimonides also observes, that though Esau had gone on hunting expeditions to Seir, and even possibly for plunder, yet that he was not sufficiently powerful to take possession of the country until by Isaac's death the number of his retainers was largely multiplied.Verse 7. - For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers - literally, of their wanderings (cf. Genesis 28:4; Genesis 37:1) - could not bear them because of their cattle. This does not necessarily imply that Jacob was established in Canaan before Esau removed. Esau may have recognized the impossibility of two so rich and powerful chieftains as himself and his brother occupying Canaan, and may have retired Before Jacob actually took possession (Keil, Inglis). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their possessions רְכוּשָׁ֛ם (rə·ḵū·šām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7399: Property, goods were הָיָ֧ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be too great רָ֖ב (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great for them to dwell מִשֶּׁ֣בֶת (miš·še·ḇeṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry together; יַחְדָּ֑ו (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly the land אֶ֤רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land where they stayed מְגֽוּרֵיהֶם֙ (mə·ḡū·rê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4033: A sojourning place, dwelling place, a sojourning could יָֽכְלָ֜ה (yā·ḵə·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3201: To be able, have power not וְלֹ֨א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no support them לָשֵׂ֣את (lā·śêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take because מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of their livestock. מִקְנֵיהֶֽם׃ (miq·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4735: Something bought, property, livestock, acquisition Links Genesis 36:7 NIVGenesis 36:7 NLT Genesis 36:7 ESV Genesis 36:7 NASB Genesis 36:7 KJV Genesis 36:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 36:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 36:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 36:7 French Bible Genesis 36:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 36:7 For their substance was too great (Gen. 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