Genesis 33:16
What does Genesis 33:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 33:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
KJV
King James Version · 1611So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949So Esau, turning back that day, went on his way to Seir.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And turn back on that day doth Esau on his way to Seir;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752So Esau returned that day, the way that he came, to Seir.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
Context
v.15And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find favor in the sight of my lord.
v.16This passage
v.17And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
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