Genesis 33:6

Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 33:6

BSB

Then the maidservants and their children approached and bowed down.

AKJV

Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

CPDV

Then the handmaids and their sons approached and bowed down.

ERV

Then the handmaids came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

NHEB

Then the female servants came forward with their children, and they bowed themselves.

SMT

And the maids will draw near, they and their children, and they will bow themselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 33:6

ThenthehandmaidensH8198camenearH5066VerbtheyandtheirchildrenH3206Noun MasculineandtheybowedthemselvesH7812Verb

Commentary for Genesis 33:6

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

Overview of Genesis 33:6

Summary

Handmaids and children bow before Esau

Event

Servants bow to Esau

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC