Genesis 32:11

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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:11

BSB
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.
AKJV
Deliver me, I pray you, 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.
CPDV
Rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am very afraid of him, lest perhaps he may come and strike down the mother with the sons.
ERV
Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children.
NHEB
Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children.
SMT
Take me away now from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him, lest he shall come and smite me, the mother upon the sons.

Commentary for Genesis 32:11

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Overview of Genesis 32:11
Summary
Jacob pleads for protection from brother's violence
Event
Jacob begs God for deliverance
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prayer