Genesis 32:1

Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau

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

Genesis 32:1 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
1 And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
English Standard Version (ESV)
1 Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
New Living Translation (NLT)
1 As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him.
The Message Bible (MSG)
1 And Jacob went his way. Angels of God met him.
American Standard Version (ASV)
1 And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
1 As Jacob went on his way, God's angels met him.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
1 Jacob went on his way, and God's angels met him.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
1 Jacob also went on his way. 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 also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.
3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
4 He instructed them: “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau: ‘Your servant Jacob says, I have been staying with Laban and have remained there till now.
5 I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants. Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.’ ”

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Genesis 16:11; 2 Kings 6:16-17; 1 Chronicles 21:15; Psalms 34:7; Psalms 35:5; Psalms 91:11; Daniel 6:22; Hebrews 1:14
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