Genesis 32:21

So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:21

BSB

So Jacob's gifts went on before him, while he spent the night in the camp.

AKJV

So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.

CPDV

And so the gifts went before him, but he himself lodged that night in the camp.

ERV

So the present passed over before him: and he himself lodged that night in the company.

NHEB

So the gift passed over before him, and he himself stayed that night in the camp.

SMT

And the gift will pass over before his face, and he remained in that night in the camp.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:21

SowentH5674VerbthepresentH4503Noun Feminine overH5674VerbbeforehimH6440Noun MasculineandhimselflodgedH3885VerbthatnightH3915Noun MasculineinthecompanyH4264Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 32:21

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

Overview of Genesis 32:21

Summary

Gift proceeds Jacob; he lodges separately

Event

Jacob sends gifts ahead and stays behind

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC