Genesis 33:3
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
Genesis 33:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he went forward and bowed down with his face to the ground seven times until his brother came near.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
- DARBYDarby
- And he passed on before them, and bowed to the earth seven times, until he came near to his brother.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he himself passed over before them, and boweth himself to the earth seven times, until his drawing nigh unto his brother,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, fell on his neck, and kissed him, and they both wept.
Context: Genesis 33
1And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two handmaids.
2And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.
3And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
4And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
5And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.
About Genesis 33: Jacob Meets Esau
Jacob and Esau are reconciled and Jacob moves his family to Bethel.
Commentary
Genesis 33 is a chapter that focuses on the reunion of Jacob and Esau. After a long separation, the two brothers meet again and reconcile. This chapter is a powerful reminder of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.