Génesis 32:13

13 Así que Jacob pasó la noche en aquel lugar. Luego escogió de sus pertenencias los siguientes regalos para entregar a su hermano Esaú:

Génesis 32:13 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that same night
At Mahanaim, or some place near it: and took of that which came to his hand;
not what came next to hand, for what he did was with great deliberation, judgment, and prudence; wherefore the phrase signifies what he was possessed of, or was in his power, as Jarchi rightly interprets it: a present for Esau his brother:
in order to pacify him, gain his good will, and avert his wrath and displeasure, see ( Proverbs 18:16 ) ; though Jacob had prayed to God, committed himself and family to him, and left all with him, yet he thought it proper to make use of all prudential means and methods for his safety: God frequently works in and by means made use of: the account of the present follows.

Génesis 32:13 In-Context

11 Oh Señor
, te ruego que me rescates de la mano de mi hermano Esaú. Tengo miedo de que venga para atacarme a mí y también a mis esposas y a mis hijos.

12 Pero tú me prometiste: “Ciertamente te trataré con bondad y multiplicaré tus descendientes hasta que lleguen a ser tan numerosos como la arena a la orilla del mar, imposibles de contar”».

13 Así que Jacob pasó la noche en aquel lugar. Luego escogió de sus pertenencias los siguientes regalos para entregar a su hermano Esaú:

14 doscientas cabras, veinte chivos, doscientas ovejas, veinte carneros,

15 treinta camellas con sus crías, cuarenta vacas, diez toros, veinte burras y diez burros.