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If they are driven hard just one day, all the animals will die. <a href="/nlt/genesis/33.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jacob replied, “You can see, my lord, that some of the children are very young, and the flocks and herds have their young, too. If they are driven too hard, even for one day, all the animals could die. <a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are frail, and that the nursing flocks and herds are a care to me. If they are driven hard for one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jacob replied, “My lord knows that the children are frail, and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard for even a day, all the animals will die. <a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are weak, and the flocks and herds which are nursing are with me. And if the men should drive them hard one day, all the flock will die. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he said to him, “My lord knows that the children are frail and that the flocks and herds that are nursing are a matter of concern to me. And if they are driven hard just one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> But he said to him, &#8220My lord knows that the children are frail and that the flocks and herds which are nursing are a care to me. And if they are driven hard one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But he said to him, “My lord knows that the children are frail and that the flocks and herds which are nursing are a care to me. And if they are driven hard one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he said to him, “My lord knows that the children are weak and that the flocks and herds which are nursing are a care to me. And if they are driven hard one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jacob replied, “You know, my lord, that the children are frail and need gentle care, and the nursing flocks and herds [with young] are of concern to me; for if the men should drive them hard for a single day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jacob replied, “My lord knows that the children are weak, and I have nursing flocks and herds. If they are driven hard for one day, the whole herd will die. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jacob replied, &#8220My lord knows that the children are weak, and I have nursing sheep and cattle. If they are driven hard for one day, the whole herd will die. <a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds with me have their young: and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jacob answered, "Master, you know traveling is hard on children, and I have to look after the sheep and goats that are nursing their young. If my animals travel too much in one day, they will all die. <a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds with me give suck: and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jacob said to him, "Sir, you know that the children are frail and that I have to take care of the flocks and cattle that are nursing their young. If they're driven too hard for even one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jacob answered, "You know that the children are weak, and I must think of the sheep and livestock with their young. If they are driven hard for even one day, the whole herd will die. <a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Sir, you know that the children are frail," Jacob suggested, "and the ewes and cows with me are still nursing their young. If they're driven even for a day, the entire flock will die. <a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jacob replied, ?My lord knows that the children are frail, and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard for even a day, all the animals will die. <a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jacob said to him, "My lord knows that the children are young, and that I have to look after the sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven too hard for even a single day, all the animals will die. <a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jacob said to him, "My lord knows that the children are tender, and that the sheep and cattle with me have their young, and if they overdrive them one day, the whole herd will die. <a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me, and if men should over-drive them one day, all the flock will die. <a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a> Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds with me have their young, and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to him, “My lord knows that the children [are] tender, and the suckling flock and the herd [are] with me; when they have beaten them one day, then all the flock has died. <a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto him, 'My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the suckling flock and the herd are with me; when they have beaten them one day, then hath all the flock died. <a href="/slt/genesis/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to him, My lord knew that the children are tender, and the sheep and the oxen bringing forth with me, and they overdrive them one day all the flock will die.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jacob said: My lord, thou knowest that I have with me tender children, and sheep, and kine with young: which if I should cause to be overdriven, in one day all the flocks will die. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jacob said: “My lord, you know that I have with me tender little ones, and sheep, and cows with young. If I cause these to labor too much in walking, all the flocks will die in one day. <a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a> But Jacob replied: “As my lord knows, the children are too young. And the flocks and herds that are nursing are a concern to me; if overdriven for even a single day, the whole flock will die. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jacob said to him, “My lord knows that the children are frail and that the flocks and herds, which are nursing, are a care to me; and if they are overdriven for one day, all the flocks will die.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jacob said. My lord knows that the children are too young, and that the flocks and herds with young are with me; and if I should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yaquuv said to him, “My Lord, know that the boys are young and the flocks and oxen are nursing with me and if I drive them one day, the entire flock will die.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto him: 'My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and that the flocks and herds giving suck are a care to me; and if they overdrive them one day, all the flocks will die. <a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to him, My lord knows, that the children are very tender, and the flocks and the herds with me are with young; if then I shall drive them hard one day, all the cattle will die. <a href="/parallel/genesis/33-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8426" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Jacob Meets Esau</a> …12Then Esau said, “Let us be on our way, and I will go ahead of you.” 13<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But Jacob replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">“My lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">knows</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3206.htm" title="3206: hay·lā·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Child, son, boy, youth. From yalad; something born, i.e. A lad or offspring.">the children</a> <a href="/hebrew/7390.htm" title="7390: rak·kîm (Adj-mp) -- Tender, delicate, soft. From rakak; tender; by implication, weak.">are frail,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāy (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and I must care for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: wə·haṣ·ṣōn (Conj-w, Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">sheep</a> <a href="/hebrew/1241.htm" title="1241: wə·hab·bā·qār (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Cattle, herd, an ox. From baqar; beef cattle or an animal of the ox family of either gender; collectively, a herd.">and cattle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5763.htm" title="5763: ‘ā·lō·wṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- To nurse, give suck. A primitive root; to suckle, i.e. Give milk.">that are nursing their young.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1849.htm" title="1849: ū·ḏə·p̄ā·qūm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp:: 3mp) -- To beat, knock. A primitive root; to knock; by analogy, to press severely.">If they are driven hard</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">for even a</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: haṣ·ṣōn (Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">the animals</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: wā·mê·ṯū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">will die.</a> 14Please let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Genesis 32:13-20</a> Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: / 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, / 30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. ... <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a> Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Genesis 31:38-40</a> I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten the rams of your flock. / I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night. / As it was, the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes. <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1-2</a> Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. / When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force. <a href="/genesis/46-34.htm">Genesis 46:34</a> you are to say, ‘Your servants have raised livestock ever since our youth—both we and our fathers.’ Then you will be allowed to settle in the land of Goshen, since all shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians.” <a href="/exodus/12-38.htm">Exodus 12:38</a> And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. <a href="/exodus/23-29.htm">Exodus 23:29</a> I will not drive them out before you in a single year; otherwise the land would become desolate and wild animals would multiply against you. <a href="/numbers/32-24.htm">Numbers 32:24</a> Build cities for your little ones and folds for your flocks, but do what you have promised.” <a href="/deuteronomy/7-22.htm">Deuteronomy 7:22</a> The LORD your God will drive out these nations before you little by little. You will not be enabled to eliminate them all at once, or the wild animals would multiply around you. <a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11</a> And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” <a href="/2_samuel/12-3.htm">2 Samuel 12:3</a> but the poor man had nothing except one small ewe lamb that he had bought. He raised it, and it grew up with him and his children. It shared his food and drank from his cup; it slept in his arms and was like a daughter to him. <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70-72</a> He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds; / from tending the ewes He brought him to be shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. / So David shepherded them with integrity of heart and guided them with skillful hands. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/ezekiel/34-12.htm">Ezekiel 34:12-16</a> As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. / I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. ... <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11-14</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to him, My lord knows that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.the children.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">1 Chronicles 22:5</a> And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.<a href="/proverbs/12-10.htm">Proverbs 12:10</a> A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.<a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/33-7.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Cows</a> <a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Day's</a> <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Die</a> <a href="/genesis/26-27.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/genesis/32-14.htm">Ewes</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-8.htm">Frail</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Nursing</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/genesis/32-14.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Small</a> <a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Suck</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Suckling</a> <a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/33-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/41-2.htm">Cows</a> <a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Day's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-36.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/genesis/38-11.htm">Die</a> <a href="/exodus/10-11.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/psalms/78-71.htm">Ewes</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/psalms/39-4.htm">Frail</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Herds</a> <a href="/genesis/33-15.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/numbers/11-12.htm">Nursing</a> <a href="/genesis/34-29.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/47-9.htm">Small</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-13.htm">Suck</a> <a href="/exodus/2-7.htm">Suckling</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-54.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 33</div>1. <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob and Esau's meeting; and Esau's departure.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Jacob comes to Succoth.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar, called El Elohe Israel.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But Jacob replied Jacob's response to Esau reflects his cautious and diplomatic nature. This encounter follows their reconciliation after years of estrangement due to Jacob's earlier deception. Jacob's reply is respectful, addressing Esau as "my lord," which indicates humility and a desire to maintain peace. This approach is consistent with Jacob's character, who often uses strategic thinking to navigate complex situations, as seen throughout his life.My lord knows that the children are frail Jacob emphasizes the vulnerability of his children, highlighting the importance of family care and protection. This reflects the patriarchal responsibility in ancient Near Eastern culture, where the well-being of one's family was paramount. The mention of frail children also underscores the human aspect of the biblical narrative, reminding readers of the tangible challenges faced by the patriarchs.and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing their young Jacob's mention of livestock care points to his role as a shepherd, a common occupation in biblical times. This responsibility required attentiveness and patience, as the well-being of the animals was crucial for survival and prosperity. The reference to nursing animals indicates a period of vulnerability, necessitating careful management. This imagery of a shepherd caring for his flock is later echoed in the depiction of Jesus as the Good Shepherd in the New Testament.If they are driven hard for even a day Jacob's concern about driving the animals too hard reflects an understanding of the limitations and needs of his livestock. This statement reveals a compassionate and wise stewardship, recognizing that overexertion could lead to harm. The principle of rest and care for animals is later codified in the Mosaic Law, which includes provisions for the Sabbath rest for both people and animals.all the animals will die Jacob's warning about the potential death of the animals underscores the seriousness of his concern. This phrase highlights the fragile balance of life in the ancient world, where the loss of livestock could have devastating economic and social consequences. It also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of creation, where the well-being of one part affects the whole. This theme of stewardship and care for creation is a recurring biblical motif, emphasizing humanity's role in nurturing and preserving God's creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch who is returning to Canaan after years in Haran. He is cautious and protective of his family and livestock. 2. <a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a> Jacob's brother, whom Jacob is addressing. Esau has come to meet Jacob with 400 men, which initially causes Jacob to fear. 3. <a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a> Refers to Jacob's children, who are young and vulnerable during the journey. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ewes_and_cows.htm">Ewes and Cows</a> Represents Jacob's livestock, which are essential for his wealth and survival. 5. <a href="/topical/j/journey_to_canaan.htm">Journey to Canaan</a> The context of this verse is Jacob's return to the land promised to his ancestors, a significant event in the biblical account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassionate_leadership.htm">Compassionate Leadership</a> Jacob demonstrates a leadership style that prioritizes the well-being of those under his care, including his children and animals. This reflects a biblical model of stewardship and compassion. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a> Jacob's response to Esau shows prudence and foresight. He understands the limitations of his group and makes decisions that ensure their safety and well-being. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> Jacob's journey is a reminder to trust in God's timing and provision. He does not rush but moves at a pace that is sustainable for his family and livestock. <a href="/topical/f/family_responsibility.htm">Family Responsibility</a> The verse highlights the importance of caring for one's family and dependents, a principle that extends to spiritual and physical nurturing. <a href="/topical/b/balance_of_fear_and_faith.htm">Balance of Fear and Faith</a> Jacob's cautious approach to meeting Esau reflects a balance between fear and faith, teaching us to prepare wisely while trusting in God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 33</a> <a href="/q/why_no_laban_pursuit_in_genesis_33.htm">Why is there no mention of repercussions or pursuit from Laban, despite prior tensions, when Jacob meets Esau in Genesis 33?</a> <a href="/q/what's_in_the_gospel_of_the_hebrews.htm">What does the Bible say about societal hierarchy?</a> <a href="/q/who_bought_shechem's_burial_site,_abraham_or_jacob.htm">In Acts 7:16, Stephen says Abraham bought a burial place in Shechem, yet Genesis 33:19 credits Jacob with that purchase. Which account is correct?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_jacob's_land_purchase_at_shechem.htm">Where is the archaeological or historical corroboration for Jacob purchasing land and setting up an altar at Shechem in Genesis 33:18-20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Flocks and herds with young.--Heb., that give such. Thompson (Land and Book, p. 205) infers from this that it was now winter, and thinks that this is confirmed by Jacob making folds for his cattle at Succoth. If so, more than six months would have elapsed since Jacob's flight from Haran; but the conclusion is uncertain, and Jacob probably halted at Succoth because of his lameness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And he (Jacob, politely declining Esau's society and protection, though apparently accepting his invitation to go to Mount Seir) said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender (Joseph at this time being little over six years of age), and the flocks and herds with young (literally, giving milk; עַלות, from עוּל, to give suck) are with me, - literally, upon me, i.e. are an object of my special care, because of their condition (Rosenmüller, Keil) - and if men should over-drive them literally, and they (sc. the shepherds) will over-drive them, i.e. in order to keep pace with Esau's armed followers they must do so, and in that case, if they were to do so for only - one day, all the flock (literally, and all the flock) will die. Thomson says that Oriental shepherds gently lead along the mothers when in the condition spoken of by Jacob, knowing well that even one day's over-driving would be fatal to them, and, from the fact that Jacob's ewes were giving milk, infers that it was winter time, since then alone the flocks are in that condition - an inference which he further confirms by observing that at Succoth Jacob constructed booths for their protection ('Land and Book,' p. 205). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But Jacob replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “My lord אֲדֹנִ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller knows יֹדֵ֙עַ֙ (yō·ḏê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the children הַיְלָדִ֣ים (hay·lā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3206.htm">Strong's 3206: </a> Something born, a lad, offspring are frail, רַכִּ֔ים (rak·kîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7390.htm">Strong's 7390: </a> Tender, delicate, soft and I must care for עָלָ֑י (‘ā·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against sheep וְהַצֹּ֥אן (wə·haṣ·ṣōn) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and cattle וְהַבָּקָ֖ר (wə·hab·bā·qār) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1241.htm">Strong's 1241: </a> Beef cattle, ox, a herd that are nursing their young. עָל֣וֹת (‘ā·lō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5763.htm">Strong's 5763: </a> To suckle, give milk If they are driven hard וּדְפָקוּם֙ (ū·ḏə·p̄ā·qūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> To knock, to press severely for even a אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first day, י֣וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the animals הַצֹּֽאן׃ (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock will die. וָמֵ֖תוּ (wā·mê·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:13 Jacob said to him My lord knows (Gen. 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