Genesis 32:5

And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:5

BSB

I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.'"

AKJV

And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in your sight.

CPDV

I have oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, and men servants, and women servants. And now I send an ambassador to my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight." ' "

ERV

and I have oxen, and asses and flocks, and menservants ard maidservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

NHEB

I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.'"

SMT

And there will be to me ox and ass, sheep and servant, and maid; and I shall send to announce to my lord to find grace in thine eyes.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:5

AndIhaveoxenH7794Noun MasculineandassesH2543Noun Masculine flocksH6629Noun FeminineandmenservantsH5650Noun MasculineandwomenservantsH8198andIhavesentH7971VerbtotellH5046VerbmylordH113Noun MasculinethatImayfindH4672Verb graceH2580Noun MasculineinthysightH5869Noun

Commentary for Genesis 32:5

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

Overview of Genesis 32:5

Summary

Jacob catalogs wealth to demonstrate success to Esau

Place

Seir, Edom

Event

Jacob lists his accumulated wealth

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC