Genesis 32:3

And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:3

BSB

Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

AKJV

And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

CPDV

Then he also sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, in the land of Seir, in the region of Edom.

ERV

And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.

NHEB

Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the region of Edom.

SMT

And Jacob will send messengers before his face to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Adam.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:3

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine sentH7971Verb messengersH4397Noun MasculinebeforehimH6440Noun MasculinetoEsauH6215Proper Name MasculinehisbrotherH251Noun MasculineuntothelandH776Noun FeminineofSeirH8165thecountryH7704Noun MasculineofEdomH123Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 32:3

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

Overview of Genesis 32:3

Summary

Jacob sends messengers ahead to estranged brother

Place

Seir, Edom

Event

Jacob sends messengers to Esau

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC