Génesis 32:13

13 Y pasó la noche allí. Entonces de lo que tenía consigo escogió un presente para 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 Líbrame, te ruego, de la mano de mi hermano, de la mano de Esaú, porque yo le tengo miedo, no sea que venga y me hiera a mí y a las madres con los hijos.

12 Y tú dijiste: "De cierto te haré prosperar, y haré tu descendencia como la arena del mar que no se puede contar por su gran cantidad."

13 Y pasó la noche allí. Entonces de lo que tenía consigo escogió un presente para su hermano Esaú:

14 doscientas cabras y veinte machos cabríos, doscientas ovejas y veinte carneros,

15 treinta camellas criando con sus crías, cuarenta vacas y diez novillos, veinte asnas y diez asnos;