Genesis 32:1

Jacob Fears Esau

1 Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

Genesis 32:1 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 32:1

And Jacob went on his way
From Gilead towards the land of Canaan: and the angels of God met him;
to comfort and help him, to protect and defend him, to keep him in all his ways, that nothing hurt him, ( Psalms 91:11 Psalms 91:12 ) ; these are ministering spirits sent forth by God to minister to his people, the heirs of salvation; and such an one Jacob was.

Genesis 32:1 In-Context

1 Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

2 And when Jacob saw them he said, "This is God's camp!" So he called the name of that place Mahanaim.

3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom,

4 instructing them, "Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: Thus says your servant Jacob, 'I have sojourned with Laban and stayed until now.

5 I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, in order that I may find favor in your sight.'"