Genesis 32:2

And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:2

BSB
When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is the camp of God." So he named that place Mahanaim.
AKJV
And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
CPDV
When he had seen them, he said, "These are the Encampments of God." And he called the name of that place Mahanaim, that is, 'Encampments.'
ERV
And Jacob said when he saw them, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
NHEB
When he saw them, Jacob said, "This is God's camp." He called the name of that place Mahanaim.
SMT
And Jacob will say when seeing them, This the camp of God: and he will call the name of that place the camps.

Commentary for Genesis 32:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 32:2
Summary
Jacob recognizes divine army and names location
Place
Mahanaim
Event
Jacob names place of divine encounter
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Vision