Génesis 32:13

13 Jacob pasó la noche en aquel lugar, y de lo que tenía consigo escogió, como regalo 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 del poder de mi hermano Esaú, pues tengo miedo de que venga a matarme a mí y a las madres y a los niños!

12 Tú mismo afirmaste que me harías prosperar, y que mis descendientes serían tan numerosos como la arena del mar, que no se puede contar».

13 Jacob pasó la noche en aquel lugar, y de lo que tenía consigo escogió, como regalo para su hermano Esaú,

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

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