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Genesis 32:13

What does Genesis 32:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 32:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Then he put up his tent there for the night; and from among his goods he took, as an offering for his brother Esau,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he lodgeth there during that night, and taketh from that which is coming into his hand, a present for Esau his brother:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he had slept there that night, he set apart, of the things which he had, presents for his brother Esau,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he lodged there that night; and took of what came to his hand a gift for Esau his brother —

Context

v.12And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

v.13This passage

v.14two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 18:16

    A man’s gift maketh room for him, And bringeth him before great men.

  • Genesis 32:20

    and ye shall say, 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 me.

  • Proverbs 21:14

    A gift in secret pacifieth anger; And a present in the bosom, strong wrath.

  • Proverbs 17:8

    A bribe isasa precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Genesis 43:26

    And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed down themselves to him to the earth.

  • 1 Samuel 25:8

    Ask thy young men, and they will tell thee: wherefore let the young men find favor in thine eyes; for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thy hand, unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

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