Genesis | |
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Testament: | Old |
Description: | Genesis is the first book of the Bible and describes the creation of the world, the fall of humanity, and the early history of humanity, including the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, and the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It outlines God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants, setting the foundation for the rest of the biblical narrative. |
Chapter: | 36 |
Verse: | 7 |
Translations | |||
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Language | Language Code | Language Name | Verse Text |
English | kjv | King James Version | 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. |
English | bbe | Bible in Basic English | For their wealth was so great that the land was not wide enough for the two of them and all their cattle. |
English | web | 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. |
English | webbe | World English Bible, British Edition | 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. |
Latin | clementine | Clementine Latin Vulgate | Divites enim erant valde, et simul habitare non poterant : nec sustinebat eos terra peregrinationis eorum præ multitudine gregum. |
Explanations | |
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Age Group | Explanation |
5 | This verse talks about Esau's son Korah and his wives. Sometimes people have more than one wife. |
10 | This verse talks about Esau's son Korah and his wives. In some cultures, it was acceptable for men to have more than one wife, but in our culture, we believe in having one partner who we love and respect. |
15 | This verse talks about Esau's son Korah and his wives. Polygamy, or having multiple spouses, is not widely accepted in our society and can lead to complicated relationships. |
20 | This verse talks about Esau's son Korah and his wives. In our culture, we believe in having one partner who we love and are committed to for life. |