Genesis 32:18

Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:18

BSB

then you are to say, 'They belong to your servant Jacob. They are a gift, sent to my lord Esau. And behold, Jacob is behind us.'"

AKJV

Then you shall say, They be your servant Jacob's; it is a present sent to my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.

CPDV

you shall respond: "Your servant Jacob's. He has sent them as a gift to my lord Esau. And he is also coming after us."

ERV

then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, he also is behind us.

NHEB

Then you shall say, 'They are your servant, Jacob's. It is a present sent to my lord Esau. And look, he also is behind us.'"

SMT

And thou saying, To thy servant, to Jacob: this a gift sent to my lord to Esau, and behold also he is behind us.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:18

ThenthoushaltsayH559VerbTheybethyservantH5650Noun Masculine Jacob'sH3290Proper Name MasculineitisapresentH4503Noun Feminine sentH7971VerbuntomylordH113Noun Masculine EsauH6215Proper Name MasculineandbeholdalsoheisbehindusH310Adverb PrepositionConjunction

Commentary for Genesis 32:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 32:18

Summary

Jacob instructs servant to attribute gift to Jacob

Event

Jacob coaches servant's responses

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC