Genesis 32:13

Translations

Modern

Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:

Traditional

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

Literal

And he lodged there that night, and he took from what is coming into his hand as a gift for Esau his brother:

Latin

Cumque dormisset ibi nocte illa, separavit de his quæ habebat, munera Esau fratri suo,

Original

Hebrew

English

Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:

Notes

Genesis 32:13–21

Taking a large portion of the wealth God had blessed him with (some 550 animals), Jacob prepared a gift to appease Esau’s anger and gain his favor.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Proverbs 18:16
A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men.
Genesis 43:11
Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds.
Proverbs 19:6
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Genesis 43:26
When Joseph came home, they presented him with the gifts they had brought, and they bowed to the ground before him.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.
Proverbs 17:8
A bribe is a charm to its giver; wherever he turns, he succeeds.
1 Samuel 25:8
Ask your young men, and they will tell you. So let my young men find favor with you, for we have come on the day of a feast. Please give whatever you can spare to your servants and to your son David.’”
Genesis 42:6
Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
Genesis 18:2
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.
1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.
Genesis 32:20–21
You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.”
Genesis 33:10
But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.

People

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau Presents: Antiquity of Prudence: Jacob Prudence: Jacob, in his Conduct Toward Esau

Genesis 32:13

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