Genesis 32:8

And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.

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Other Translations for Genesis 32:8

BSB
He thought, "If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape."
AKJV
And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.
CPDV
saying: "If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved."
ERV
and he said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the company which is left shall escape.
NHEB
and he said, "If Esau comes to the one camp, and strikes it, then the other camp will escape."
SMT
And he will say, If Esau shall come to the one camp and smite it, and the remaining camp was to escape.

Commentary for Genesis 32:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 32:8
Summary
Jacob hopes dividing groups ensures partial survival
Event
Jacob explains his defensive division
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative