Genesis 32:3
“And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.”
Genesis 32:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir to the country of Edom:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob sent messengers before his face to Esau his brother, into the land of Seir, the fields of Edom.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jacob sendeth messengers before him unto Esau his brother, towards the land of Seir, the field of Edom,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the region of Edom.
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:
5And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.
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.