Genesis 33:3

And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

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Other Translations for Genesis 33:3

BSB
But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
AKJV
And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
CPDV
And advancing, he reverenced prostrate on the ground seven times, until his brother approached.
ERV
And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
NHEB
He himself went on ahead of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he approached his brother.
SMT
And he passed through before them, and he will bow himself upon the earth seven times till he brought himself near to his brother.

Commentary for Genesis 33:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 33:3
Summary
Jacob approaches brother with repeated bowing gestures
Event
Jacob bows to Esau
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative