Genesis 32:21

What does Genesis 32:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 32:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So the present passed over before him: and he himself lodged that night in the company.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So the present passed over before him: and he himself lodged that night in the company.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So the servants with the offerings went on in front, and he himself took his rest that night in the tents with his people.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the present passeth over before his face, and he hath lodged during that night in the camp.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So the presents went before him, but himself lodged that night in the camp.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the gift went over before him; and he himself lodged that night in the camp.

Context

v.20and 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.

v.21This passage

v.22And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok.

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