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1 So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
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1 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
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2 When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is God's camp." And he called the name of that place Mahanaim.
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2 When Jacob saw them, he said, "This is the camp of God!" So he named that place Mahanaim.
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3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
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3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
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4 And he commanded them, saying, "Speak thus to my lord Esau, 'Thus your servant Jacob says: "I have dwelt with Laban and stayed there until now.
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4 He instructed them: "This is what you are to say to my master Esau: 'Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now.
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5 I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight." ' "
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5 I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, menservants and maidservants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.' "
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| Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New King James Version) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
