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I will lead the way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us journey on our way, and I will go ahead of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us be on our way, and I will go ahead of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us take our journey; let us go, and I will go before you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let’s journey on and go, and I will go ahead of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Esau said, &#8220Let us take our journey and go, and I will go before you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us take our journey and go, and I will go before you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us take our journey and go, and I will go before you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us get started on our journey and I will go in front of you [to lead the way].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let’s move on, and I’ll go ahead of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, &#8220Let&#8217s move on, and I&#8217ll go ahead of you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Let's get ready to travel," Esau said. "I'll go along with you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Esau said, "Let's get ready to go, and I'll go with you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Esau said, "Let's get ready and leave. I will go ahead of you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esau suggested, "Let's set out and travel together, but let me go in front of you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, ?Let us be on our way, and I will go ahead of you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, "Let's be on our way! I will go in front of you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Esau said, "Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go ahead of you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Esau said, “Let’s take our journey, and let’s go, and I will go before you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and says, “Let us journey and go on, and I go on before you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and saith, 'Let us journey and go on, and I go on before thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say, We will remove and go, and I will go before thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And said: Let us go on together, and I will accompany thee in thy journey. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he said, “Let us go on together, and I will accompany you on your journey.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us break camp and be on our way; I will travel in front of you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us journey on our way, and I will go alongside you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said to him, Let us depart, and go, and I will go before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Esau said to him, “We will pick up and we will go, and I shall go before you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Let us depart, and proceed right onward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/33-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8421" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Jacob Meets Esau</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then Esau said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: nis·‘āh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">“Let us be on our way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·nê·lê·ḵāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·’ê·lə·ḵāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and I will go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: lə·neḡ·de·ḵā (Prep-l:: 2ms) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">ahead of you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3-5</a></span><br />Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. / He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now. / I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-3.htm">Genesis 31:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a></span><br />Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41-45</a></span><br />Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” / When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. / So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">Genesis 32:6-8</a></span><br />When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” / In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. / He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></span><br />Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10</a></span><br />But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-14.htm">Genesis 33:14</a></span><br />Please 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a></span><br />From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-8</a></span><br />and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. / You are to pay them in silver for the food you eat and the water you drink.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-32.htm">1 Samuel 25:32-35</a></span><br />Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day! / Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. / Otherwise, as surely as the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, who has restrained me from harming you, if you had not come quickly to meet me, then surely no male belonging to Nabal would have been left alive by morning light.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/17-14.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Front</a> <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/genesis/31-23.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/genesis/31-46.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/genesis/33-15.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/40-9.htm">Front</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/genesis/33-14.htm">Journey</a> <a href="/genesis/34-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/33-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob and Esau's meeting; and Esau's departure.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Jacob comes to Succoth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar, called El Elohe Israel.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Then Esau said,</b><br>This phrase marks a significant moment in the narrative of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau's words come after a long period of estrangement following Jacob's deception to receive Isaac's blessing. The reconciliation between the brothers is a pivotal moment, reflecting themes of forgiveness and restoration. Esau's willingness to speak first indicates a readiness to move past their previous conflict, which is a testament to the transformative power of time and possibly divine intervention.<p><b>“Let us be on our way,</b><br>Esau's invitation to journey together suggests a desire for unity and companionship. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, traveling together was a sign of peace and mutual trust. This phrase implies that Esau has forgiven Jacob and is willing to restore their relationship. The journey also symbolizes a new beginning for both brothers, moving forward from their past grievances.<p><b>and I will go ahead of you.”</b><br>Esau's offer to lead the way can be seen as an act of protection and leadership. In the patriarchal society of the time, the elder brother often assumed a leadership role. Esau's willingness to go ahead may also indicate his acceptance of Jacob's position and blessings, showing humility and a relinquishment of past grievances. This act can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's role as the Good Shepherd, who leads and protects His flock. Additionally, it reflects the biblical theme of reconciliation and peace, as seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The elder brother of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah. Known for selling his birthright to Jacob and being deceived out of his father's blessing. In this passage, Esau shows a reconciliatory spirit towards Jacob.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The younger brother of Esau, who previously deceived Esau and their father Isaac. Jacob is returning to Canaan after years of living with his uncle Laban, and he is anxious about meeting Esau.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a></b><br>This event marks a significant moment of reconciliation between Esau and Jacob, who had been estranged due to past conflicts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/journey_to_canaan.htm">Journey to Canaan</a></b><br>The context of this passage is Jacob's return to Canaan, the land promised to his grandfather Abraham, after living in Haran.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/seir.htm">Seir</a></b><br>The region where Esau settled, which is mentioned in the broader context of their meeting.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_reconciliation.htm">The Power of Reconciliation</a></b><br>Esau's willingness to reconcile with Jacob demonstrates the power of forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships. As believers, we are called to seek reconciliation and peace with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_fulfilling_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness in Fulfilling Promises</a></b><br>Jacob's return to Canaan is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust God to guide us back to His purposes, even after periods of wandering or conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_relationships.htm">Humility in Relationships</a></b><br>Jacob's approach to Esau, marked by humility and respect, serves as a model for how we should approach those we have wronged or who have wronged us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_reconciliation.htm">The Role of Leadership in Reconciliation</a></b><br>Esau's offer to lead the way shows the importance of taking initiative in mending relationships. As Christians, we should be proactive in seeking peace and guiding others towards it.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob's_biblical_life_unfold.htm">How did Jacob's life unfold in biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jacob,_also_known_as_israel.htm">Who is Jacob, also known as Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_conflict_after_jacob-esau_meet.htm">What explains the absence of any further conflict between Jacob and Esau after their dramatic meeting in Genesis 33?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_faithful_still_suffer.htm">Psalm 20:1 - If this verse promises divine help in trouble, why do so many faithful people still suffer without apparent intervention?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he</span> (<span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. Esau) <span class="cmt_word">said</span> (in further token of his amity), <span class="cmt_word">Let us take our journey, and let us go</span>, - but whether he intended to accompany Jacob on his way (Keil, Kalisch, et <span class="accented">alii</span>) or invited Jacob to go with him to Mount Seir (Ainsworth, Clericus) is uncertain. On the first hypothesis it is difficult to explain how Esau came to be traveling in the same direction as his brother, while the adoption of the second will serve in some measure to elucidate Jacob's language in ver. 2. But whichever way the words of Esau are understood, they amounted to an offer to be an escort to Jacob through the desert regions with which his excursions had made him familiar, since he added, <span class="cmt_word">and I will go before thee</span> - <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. to lead the way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Esau said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Let us be on our way,</span><br /><span class="heb">נִסְעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(nis·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and I will go</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵלְכָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ê·lə·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ahead of you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶגְדֶּֽךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·neḡ·de·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> </span><span class="str2">A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/33-12.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:12 Esau said Let us take our journey (Gen. 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