Gênesis 32:13

13 Depois de passar ali a noite, escolheu entre os seus rebanhos um presente para o seu irmão Esaú:

Gênesis 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.

Gênesis 32:13 In-Context

11 Livra-me, rogo-te, das mãos de meu irmão Esaú, porque tenho medo que ele venha nos atacar, tanto a mim como às mães e às crianças.

12 Pois tu prometeste: ‘Esteja certo de que eu o farei prosperar e farei os seus descendentes tão numerosos como a areia do mar, que não se pode contar’.”

13 Depois de passar ali a noite, escolheu entre os seus rebanhos um presente para o seu irmão Esaú:

14 duzentas cabras e vinte bodes, duzentas ovelhas e vinte carneiros,

15 trinta fêmeas de camelo com seus filhotes, quarenta vacas e dez touros, vinte jumentas e dez jumentos.