Genesis 32:11

Translations

Modern

Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.

Traditional

Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.

Literal

Deliver me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and strike me—mother with sons.

Latin

Erue me de manu fratris mei Esau, quia valde eum timeo: ne forte veniens percutiat matrem cum filiis.

Original

Hebrew

English

Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.

Notes

Genesis 32:9–12

Jacob’s prayer is a wonderful example of how to address God. He based his appeal on God’s will, reminding God of his relationship with him, his command for him to return to the land, and his promise (32:9). He had a correct attitude of genuine humility and total dependence on God (32:10). Finally, he asked that God rescue him from his brother, and he repeated God’s promises (see 22:17).

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Psalm 59:1–2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Proverbs 18:19
An offended brother is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the bars of a castle.
Genesis 27:41
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”
Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.
1 Samuel 12:10
Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’
Psalm 25:20
Guard my soul and deliver me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.
Psalm 31:2
Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.
Psalm 119:134
Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts.
Psalm 16:1
A Miktam of David. Preserve me, O God, for in You I take refuge.
Hosea 10:14
…the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children.
1 Samuel 24:15
May the LORD be our judge and decide between you and me. May He take notice and plead my case and deliver me from your hand.”

People

Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of History of Israel Mahanaim Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Prayer

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau Prayer: Jacob Prayer: Plead in The: Promises of God Prayer: Pleas offered In Private Prayer: Jacob Prudence: Jacob Prudence: Jacob, in his Conduct Toward Esau

Genesis 32:11

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