Overview
The Bible addresses timna across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Esau, Shem and Adah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Eliphaz.
Key Bible verses about timna
Old Testament
Genesis
People in the Bible and timna
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying timna for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:12, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Eliphaz and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Esau, Shem and Adah.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about timna?
The Bible addresses timna across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Esau, Shem and Adah. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Eliphaz.
How many Bible verses are about timna?
The Bible references timna in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention timna?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:12: “And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with timna?
Esau and Eliphaz.
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