Genesis 36

Genesis 36 - Day 36 (link to daily reading plan)

Scripture: Genesis 36

Commentary: Genealogies do not easily inspire theological reflection, but in Genesis, they have a most important function. Genesis is concerned with tracing Israel’s ancestral line, and in their neighbor Edom, they saw their nearest relative, indeed Israel’s twin brother Esau. But why was Jacob chosen while Esau was passed over? Much earlier, the narrative reported the antenatal oracle foretelling that “two nations are in your womb … the older will be a slave of the younger” (25:23). And when Isaac blessed Esau, he declared, “You shall live by your sword, and be subject to your brother” (27:40). Wenham, G. J. (1994). Genesis 16–50 (Vol. 2, p. 341). Dallas: Word, Incorporated.


Application: Each person named here had hopes and dreams, as well as, character flaws,  idiosyncrasies and were pretty much just like us.  God cared for each of them as much as He cares for us.  Like them, we have the freedom to choose how we will live.  Choose wisely.
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Prayer: Lord, whom am I that You would care to know my name?