Translations
Modern
I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”
Traditional
And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.
Literal
And I have oxen and donkeys, flock, and menservants and maidservants. And I have sent to declare to my lord, to find favor in your eyes.’”
Latin
Habeo boves, et asinos, et oves, et servos, et ancillas: mittoque nunc legationem ad dominum meum, ut inveniam gratiam in conspectu tuo.
Original
Hebrew
English
I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”
Notes
Apparently inspired by the vision of angels (32:1, Hebrew mal’akim), Jacob sent messengers (mal’akim) into Edom to meet Esau.
Theme notes and profiles
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
Donkey: Domesticated: Herds of Prudence: Jacob Prudence: Jacob, in his Conduct Toward Esau Riches: Examples of Saints Possessing: Jacob Servants: Divided Into: Female Servants: Divided Into: Male