Translations
Modern
He also instructed the second, the third, and all those following behind the herds: “When you meet Esau, you are to say the same thing to him.
Traditional
And so commanded he the second, and the third, and all that followed the droves, saying, On this manner shall ye speak unto Esau, when ye find him.
Literal
And he commanded also the second one, also the third one, also all those going after the herds, saying, “In this manner you shall speak to Esau when you find him.
Latin
Similiter dedit mandata secundo, et tertio, et cunctis qui sequebantur greges, dicens: Iisdem verbis loquimini ad Esau cum inveneritis eum.
Original
Hebrew
English
He also instructed the second, the third, and all those following behind the herds: “When you meet Esau, you are to say the same thing to him.
Notes
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
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 Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Prayer
Topics
Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau Prudence: Jacob Prudence: Jacob, in his Conduct Toward Esau