Genesis 36:22The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan's sister was Timna.
The setting
Ancient scribes in Israel, ~1400 BC, carefully recording Edomite clan records. Modern-day Jordan/southern Israel border region.
The emotion here: methodical reverence while preserving sacred history
The original word
ben (בֵּן) — son, but also descendant, member of a clan
Why it matters
Timna later became a concubine to Eliphaz and mother of Amalek, Israel's future enemy
Read with care
What most readers miss in Genesis 36:22
This sister's mention hints at intermarriage patterns that shaped tribal politics
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are boring filler, but they prove God keeps His promises across generations and that every person matters to Him.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Genesis 36:22
Bible Genome reading
Genesis 36:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Genesis 36:22 comes from the book of Genesis, written during the Patriarchal period. The setting is wilderness. These words are attributed to narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include family lineage, genealogy. Notable phrases: children of Lotan; Lotan's sister was Timna.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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