Genesis 32:2
“And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.”
Genesis 32:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when he saw them, he said: These are the camps of God, and he called the name of that place Mahanaim, that is, Camps.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob said when he saw them, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
- DARBYDarby
- And when Jacob saw them he said, This is the camp of God. And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When he saw them, Jacob said, This is God's army. He called the name of that place Mahanaim.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Jacob saith, when he hath seen them, 'This is the camp of God;' and he calleth the name of that place 'Two Camps.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is God’s host," and named the place Mahanaim.
Context: Genesis 32
1And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
3And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
4And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:
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.