Overview
The Bible addresses eliphaz across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Job. Closely related themes include Edomites, Adah, Zophar and Amalekites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau, Eliphaz, Job and Aholibamah.
Key Bible verses about eliphaz
Old Testament
Genesis
These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.
And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. Zepho: or, Zephi
And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
Job
And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job. him: Heb. his face, or, person
So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job. Job: Heb. the face of Job
People in the Bible and eliphaz
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying eliphaz for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and Job each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau, Eliphaz and Job and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Adah, Zophar and Amalekites, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about eliphaz?
The Bible addresses eliphaz across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and Job. Closely related themes include Edomites, Adah, Zophar and Amalekites, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau, Eliphaz, Job and Aholibamah.
How many Bible verses are about eliphaz?
The Bible references eliphaz in 10 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention eliphaz?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:10: “These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with eliphaz?
Esau, Eliphaz, Job and Aholibamah.
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