Genesis 32:19
“And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.”
Genesis 32:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- In like manner he commanded the second and the third, and all that followed with the droves, saying: Speak ye the same words to Esau, when ye find him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he commanded also the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him;
- DARBYDarby
- And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, According to this word shall ye speak to Esau when ye find him.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He commanded also the second, and the third, and all that followed the herds, saying, This is how you shall speak to Esau, when you find him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he commandeth also the second, also the third, also all who are going after the droves, saying, 'According to this manner do ye speak unto Esau in your finding him,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He also instructed the second and third servants, and all who followed the herds, saying, "This is how you should speak to Esau when you find him.
Context: Genesis 32
17And he commanded the foremost, saying, When Esau my brother meeteth thee, and asketh thee, saying, Whose art thou? and whither goest thou? and whose are these before thee?
18Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.
19And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.
20And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me.
21So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.
About Genesis 32: Jacob's Wrestle with God
Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau and he wrestles with God.
Commentary
Genesis 32 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks a major turning point in the life of Jacob. After fleeing from his brother Esau, Jacob is now returning to his homeland, and he is filled with fear and anxiety. He is uncertain of how his brother will receive him, and he is worried that he will be punished for his past actions.