Genesis 37:1

And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:1

BSB

Now Jacob lived in the land where his father had resided, the land of Canaan.

AKJV

And Jacob dwelled in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.

CPDV

Now Jacob lived in the land of Canaan, where his father sojourned.

ERV

And Jacob dwelt in the land of his father's sojournings, in the land of Canaan.

NHEB

Jacob lived in the land where his father had sojourned, in the land of Canaan.

SMT

And Jacob will dwell in the land of his father's sojournings, in the land of Canaan.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:1

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine dweltH3427VerbinthelandH776Noun FemininewhereinhisfatherH1Noun MasculinewasastrangerH4033Noun MasculineinthelandH776Noun FeminineofCanaanH3667

Commentary for Genesis 37:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 37:1

Summary

Jacob settles in father's land

Place

Canaan

Event

Jacob settles as resident

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC