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I had only my staff when I crossed this Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <a href="/nlt/genesis/32.htm">New Living Translation</a> I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. When I left home and crossed the Jordan River, I owned nothing except a walking stick. Now my household fills two large camps! <a href="/esv/genesis/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <a href="/kjv/genesis/32.htm">King James Bible</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/32.htm">New King James Version</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which You have shown Your servant; for I crossed over this Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two companies. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the favor and of all the faithfulness, which You have shown to Your servant; for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two companies. <a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and of all the faithfulness which You have shown to Your servant; for with my staff only I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two companies. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and of all the faithfulness which Thou hast shown to Thy servant; for with my staff only I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two companies. <a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and of all the truth which You have shown to Your slave; for with my staff only I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and compassion and of all the faithfulness which You have shown to Your servant. With only my staff [long ago] I crossed over this Jordan, and now I have become [blessed and increased into these] two groups [of people]. <a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness you have shown your servant. Indeed, I crossed over the Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, I crossed over this Jordan with my staff, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the lovingkindnesses, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies. <a href="/cev/genesis/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I don't deserve all the good things you have done for me, your servant. When I first crossed the Jordan, I had only my walking stick, but now I have two large groups of people and animals. <a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies. <a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I'm not worthy of all the love and faithfulness you have shown me. I only had a shepherd's staff when I crossed the Jordan River, but now I have two camps. <a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am not worth all the kindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed the Jordan with nothing but a walking stick, and now I have come back with these two groups. <a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> I'm unworthy of all your gracious love, your faithfulness, and everything that you've done for your servant. When I first crossed over this river, I had only my staff. But now I've become two groups. <a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a> I am not worthy of all the faithful love you have shown your servant. With only my walking stick I crossed the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses and of all the faithfulness which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shown to thy servant: for with my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two bands. <a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses, and of all the truth, which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I crossed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I have been unworthy of all the kind acts and of all the truth which You have done with your servant—for with my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I have been unworthy of all the kind acts, and of all the truth which Thou hast done with thy servant -- for, with my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. <a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I was little from all the kindness and from all the truth which thou didst to thy servant; for with my rod I passed over this Jordan, and now I became into two camps.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I am not worthy of the least of all thy mercies, and of thy truth which thou hast fulfilled to thy servant. With my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I return with two companies. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I am less than any of your compassions and your truth, which you have fulfilled to your servant. With my staff I crossed over this Jordan. And now I go back with two companies. <a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a> I am unworthy of all the acts of kindness and faithfulness that you have performed for your servant: although I crossed the Jordan here with nothing but my staff, I have now grown into two camps. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I am not worthy of the least of all the steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan; and now I have become two companies.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I am not worthy of the least of all thy favors, and of all the truth that thou hast shown to thy servant; for alone with my staff I crossed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> I am unworthy of all your kindness and of all the truth that you have performed with your Servant, because with my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I am with two camps.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> I am not worthy of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast shown unto Thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two camps. <a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Let there be to me a sufficiency of all the justice and all the truth which thou hast wrought with thy servant; for with this my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two camps. <a href="/parallel/genesis/32-10.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=8119" 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/32.htm">Jacob's Fear of Esau</a> …9Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’ 10<a href="/hebrew/6994.htm" title="6994: qā·ṭō·nə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To be small or insignificant. A primitive root; to diminish, i.e. Be diminutive or of no account.">I am unworthy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">of all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ha·ḥă·sā·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">the kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·mik·kāl- (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: hā·’ĕ·meṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">and faithfulness</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">You have shown</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·de·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Your servant.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Indeed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4731.htm" title="4731: ḇə·maq·lî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A rod, staff. Or maqqlah; from an unused root meaning apparently to germinate; a shoot, i.e. Stick.">with only my staff</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">I came across</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">the</a> <a href="/hebrew/3383.htm" title="3383: hay·yar·dên (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- The principal river of Pal. From yarad; a descender; Jarden, the principal river of Palestine.">Jordan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">but now</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I have become</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: liš·nê (Prep-l:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">two</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ (N-cp) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">camps.</a> 11Please 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.…<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/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a> And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / 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.” <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a> I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/31-3.htm">Genesis 31:3</a> Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” <a href="/genesis/35-3.htm">Genesis 35:3</a> Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” <a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6-8</a> Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. / The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a> But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” <a href="/deuteronomy/7-7.htm">Deuteronomy 7:7-8</a> The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. <a href="/deuteronomy/26-5.htm">Deuteronomy 26:5</a> and you are to declare before the LORD your God, “My father was a wandering Aramean, and he went down to Egypt few in number and lived there and became a great nation, mighty and numerous. <a href="/joshua/24-3.htm">Joshua 24:3</a> But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, <a href="/1_samuel/12-8.htm">1 Samuel 12:8</a> When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place. <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">2 Samuel 7:18</a> Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? <a href="/psalms/105-9.htm">Psalm 105:9-11</a> the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: / “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” <a href="/isaiah/41-14.htm">Isaiah 41:14</a> Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/51-2.htm">Isaiah 51:2</a> Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. <a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Hosea 12:4-5</a> Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— / the LORD God of Hosts, the LORD is His name of renown.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which you have showed to your servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.not worthy of the least of all.<a href="/genesis/18-27.htm">Genesis 18:27</a> And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes:<a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">2 Samuel 7:18</a> Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?<a href="/job/42-5.htm">Job 42:5,6</a> I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee… mercies.<a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.<a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Psalm 8:5</a> For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.truth.<a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Genesis 24:27</a> And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.<a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a> And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.<a href="/psalms/61-7.htm">Psalm 61:7</a> He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.my staff.<a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10,11</a> And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran… <a href="/job/8-7.htm">Job 8:7</a> Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.<a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a> Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.two bands.<a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5,7</a> And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight… <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a> And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.<a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a> But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/18-21.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/revelation/19-19.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Camps</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-21.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/13-11.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/genesis/27-4.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/revelation/2-6.htm">Least</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-28.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-4.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/james/2-13.htm">Shewn</a> <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Small</a> <a href="/revelation/11-1.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/john/19-29.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-29.htm">Unworthy</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/exodus/6-26.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/exodus/27-10.htm">Bands</a> <a href="/numbers/2-17.htm">Camps</a> <a href="/numbers/1-52.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/exodus/4-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Faithfulness</a> <a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/50-10.htm">Jordan</a> <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-42.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/numbers/11-32.htm">Least</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Shewn</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Small</a> <a href="/genesis/38-18.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/genesis/38-18.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/genesis/42-16.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/job/40-4.htm">Unworthy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-6.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 32</div>1. <a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.</a> 3. <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">His message to Esau.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">He is afraid of Esau's coming.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">He prays for deliverance.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">He halts.</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'; 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Jacob's acknowledgment of unworthiness reflects a deep humility and recognition of God's grace. This humility is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-11.htm">Exodus 3:11</a>) and David (<a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">2 Samuel 7:18</a>). The kindness and faithfulness of God are central attributes, often highlighted in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/36-5.htm">Psalm 36:5</a>, <a href="/psalms/89.htm">Psalm 89:1</a>). Jacob's use of "Your servant" indicates his submission to God's will, a posture that is essential for receiving God's blessings. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament teaching of grace, where believers recognize their unworthiness apart from Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>).Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, Jacob's reference to his staff signifies his initial vulnerability and lack of resources when he fled from Esau (<a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10</a>). The Jordan River is a significant geographical marker in biblical history, symbolizing transitions and new beginnings, as seen later with the Israelites entering the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/3-14.htm">Joshua 3:14-17</a>). The staff can also be seen as a symbol of God's provision and protection, similar to Moses' staff, which was used to perform miracles (<a href="/exodus/4-2.htm">Exodus 4:2-4</a>). This phrase highlights God's ability to transform a situation from scarcity to abundance.but now I have become two camps. The transformation from a solitary traveler to two camps signifies God's blessing and multiplication of Jacob's family and possessions. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make his descendants numerous (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>). The term "two camps" refers to the division of Jacob's family and possessions into two groups for protection against Esau (<a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Genesis 32:7-8</a>). This strategic move shows Jacob's growth in wisdom and leadership. The concept of "camps" also connects to the idea of God's people being a distinct community, set apart for His purposes, as seen in the Israelites' encampments in the wilderness (Numbers 2).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The central figure in this passage, Jacob is returning to his homeland after years of living with his uncle Laban. He is preparing to meet his brother Esau, whom he fears due to their past conflict. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> A significant geographical landmark in the Bible, the Jordan River is where Jacob crossed with only his staff, symbolizing his humble beginnings and reliance on God. 3. <a href="/topical/t/two_camps.htm">Two Camps</a> Refers to Jacob's division of his family and possessions into two groups as a strategic measure to protect them from potential harm by Esau.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> Jacob's acknowledgment of his unworthiness teaches us the importance of approaching God with humility, recognizing that all blessings come from His grace. <a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_faithfulness.htm">Gratitude for God's Faithfulness</a> Jacob's reflection on his journey from having nothing to becoming two camps encourages us to be grateful for God's faithfulness and provision in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a> Despite his fears, Jacob's reliance on God's promises reminds us to trust in God's faithfulness, even when facing uncertain or challenging situations. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_prudence.htm">Preparation and Prudence</a> Jacob's strategic division of his family into two camps demonstrates the importance of being prudent and prepared while trusting in God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32</a> <a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jacob_and_esau_reconcile_quickly.htm">How could Jacob and Esau reconcile so suddenly in Genesis 33:4 after years of hostility, and is there historical evidence for Esau’s 400 men? </a> <a href="/q/is_genesis_13_10's_jordan_valley_accurate.htm">How historically accurate is the description of the Jordan Valley in Genesis 13:10 as 'well watered everywhere┬àlike the garden of the Lord,' given modern geological data?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_angels_at_mahanaim.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the mention of angels at Mahanaim (Gen. 32:1-2)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>I am unworthy קָטֹ֜נְתִּי (qā·ṭō·nə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6994.htm">Strong's 6994: </a> To diminish, be, diminutive, of no account of all מִכֹּ֤ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the kindness הַחֲסָדִים֙ (ha·ḥă·sā·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty and faithfulness הָ֣אֱמֶ֔ת (hā·’ĕ·meṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness You have shown עָשִׂ֖יתָ (‘ā·śî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make Your servant. עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant Indeed, כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction with only my staff בְמַקְלִ֗י (ḇə·maq·lî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4731.htm">Strong's 4731: </a> A shoot, stick I came across עָבַ֙רְתִּי֙ (‘ā·ḇar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that Jordan, הַיַּרְדֵּ֣ן (hay·yar·dên) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3383.htm">Strong's 3383: </a> Jordan -- the principal river of Palestine but now וְעַתָּ֥ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time I have become הָיִ֖יתִי (hā·yî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be two לִשְׁנֵ֥י (liš·nê) Preposition-l | Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) camps. מַחֲנֽוֹת׃ (ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> An encampment, an army <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/32-10.htm">Genesis 32:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:10 I am not worthy of the least (Gen. 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