Genesis 33:4
“And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.”
Genesis 33:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Then Esau ran to meet his brother, and embraced him: and clasping him fast about the neck, and kissing him, wept.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
- DARBYDarby
- And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they wept.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, fell on his neck, kissed him, and they wept.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Esau runneth to meet him, and embraceth him, and falleth on his neck, and kisseth him, and they weep;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Esau looked up and saw the women and children and asked, "Who are these with you?" Jacob replied, "These are the children that God has graciously given to your servant."
Context: Genesis 33
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.
6Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.
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.