Genesis 32:6

And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:6

BSB

When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, "We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you-he and four hundred men with him."

AKJV

And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to your brother Esau, and also he comes to meet you, and four hundred men with him.

CPDV

And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, "We went to your brother Esau, and behold, he rushes to meet you with four hundred men."

ERV

And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and moreover he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

NHEB

The messengers returned to Jacob, saying, "We came to your brother Esau. Not only that, but he comes to meet you, and four hundred men with him."

SMT

And the messengers will turn back to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother, to Esau, and also he came to thy meeting, and four hundred men with him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 32:6

AndthemessengersH4397Noun Masculine returnedH7725VerbtoJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine sayingH559VerbWecameH935VerbtothybrotherH251Noun Masculine EsauH6215Proper Name MasculineandalsohecomethH1980VerbtomeettheeH7125andfourhundredH3967Noun Feminine menH376Noun Masculinewithhim

Commentary for Genesis 32:6

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

Overview of Genesis 32:6

Summary

Esau approaches with formidable military force

Place

Seir, Edom

Event

Esau comes with four hundred men

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC