Genesis 36:7

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 36:7

BSB
For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
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.
ERV
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.
NHEB
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.
SMT
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.

Commentary for Genesis 36:7

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Overview of Genesis 36:7
Summary
Wealth prevents shared habitation together
Place
Canaan
Event
Land too small for both
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative