Genesis 33:4

And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

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Other Translations for Genesis 33:4

BSB
Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.
AKJV
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
CPDV
And so Esau ran to meet his brother, and he embraced him. And drawing him by his neck and kissing him, he wept.
ERV
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.
NHEB
Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. And they wept.
SMT
And Esau will run to his meeting and he will embrace him and will fall upon his neck and will kiss him, and they will weep.

Commentary for Genesis 33:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 33:4
Summary
Esau welcomes Jacob with embrace and tears
Event
Brothers emotionally reunite
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative