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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/32.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two servant wives, and his eleven sons and crossed the Jabbok River with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now he got up that same night and took his two wives, his two female slaves, and his eleven children, and crossed the shallow place of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two servant-women and his eleven children and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But he got up that same night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and waded over the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two slave women, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female slaves, and his 11 sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />During that night he got up and gathered his two wives, his two slaves and his eleven children and crossed at the shallow part of the Jabbok River.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />That same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two concubines, and his eleven children, and crossed the Jabbok River. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Later that night, he woke up, quickly took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven children, and forded the river at Jabbok. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />During the night Jacob quickly took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He got up that night and took his two wives, and his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he arose that night, and took his two wives, and his two women-servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he rises in that night, and takes his two wives, and his two maidservants, and his eleven children, and passes over the passage of Jabbok;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he riseth in that night, and taketh his two wives, and his two maid-servants, and his eleven children, and passeth over the passage of Jabbok;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will rise in that night and take his two wives and his two maids, and his eleven sons, and he will pass over the passage of Jabbok.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And rising early he took his two wives, and his two handmaids, with his eleven sons, and passed over the ford of Jaboc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had arisen early, he took his two wives, and the same number of handmaids, with his eleven sons, and he crossed over the ford of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />That night, however, Jacob arose, took his two wives, with the two maidservants and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he rose up in the night, and took his two wives and his two maidservants and his eleven sons, and led them to the desert of Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he arose in the night and he took his two wives and his two handmaids and his eleven children and made them pass into the wilderness of Yabaq.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he rose up in that night, and took his two wives and his two servant-maids, and his eleven children, and crossed over the ford of Jaboch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/32-22.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=8231" 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/32.htm">Jacob Wrestles with God</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3915.htm" title="3915: bal·lay·lāh (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Night. Or leyl; also laylah; from the same as luwl; properly, a twist, i.e. Night; figuratively, adversity.">During the night</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Jacob got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">and took</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/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">his two</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nā·šāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wives,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">his two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: šip̄·ḥō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">maidservants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaḏ (Number-msc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">and his eleven</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3206.htm" title="3206: yə·lā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Child, son, boy, youth. From yalad; something born, i.e. A lad or offspring.">sons,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4569.htm" title="4569: ma·‘ă·ḇar (N-msc) -- Or feminine mapabarah; from abar; a crossing-place; abstractly, a transit, i.e. overwhelming.">the ford</a> <a href="/hebrew/2999.htm" title="2999: yab·bōq (N-proper-fs) -- A river E. of the Jordan. Probably from baqaq; pouring forth; Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan.">of the Jabbok.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions.…<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="/hosea/12-3.htm">Hosea 12:3-4</a></span><br />In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Genesis 28:10-15</a></span><br />Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. / On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. / And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">Genesis 35:1-7</a></span><br />Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” / So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your garments. / 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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Genesis 31:13</a></span><br />I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and made a solemn vow to Me. Now get up, leave this land at once, and return to your native land.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Genesis 46:1-4</a></span><br />So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-13</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Psalm 77:16-20</a></span><br />The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/114-3.htm">Psalm 114:3-5</a></span><br />The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25-33</a></span><br />During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Mark 6:47-51</a></span><br />When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. / He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them, / but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-16.htm">John 6:16-21</a></span><br />When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-6.htm">Acts 12:6-10</a></span><br />On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. / Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Hebrews 11:21</a></span><br />By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.</p><p class="hdg">his two wives.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-21.htm">Genesis 29:21-35</a></b></br> And Jacob said unto Laban, Give <i>me</i> my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1-24</a></b></br> And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18,22-26</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin… </p><p class="hdg">the ford Jabbok.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-37.htm">Deuteronomy 2:37</a></b></br> Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, <i>nor</i> unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/3-16.htm">Deuteronomy 3:16</a></b></br> And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, <i>which is</i> the border of the children of Ammon;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/12-2.htm">Joshua 12:2</a></b></br> Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, <i>and</i> ruled from Aroer, which <i>is</i> upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, <i>which is</i> the border of the children of Ammon;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Eleven</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-5.htm">Ford</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Handmaids</a> <a href="/judges/11-22.htm">Jabbok</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Maids</a> <a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Night</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-6.htm">Passage</a> <a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-21.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">River</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Servant-Women</a> <a href="/genesis/31-50.htm">Wives</a> <a 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class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">His message to Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">He is afraid of Esau's coming.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">He prays for deliverance.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">He halts.</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/32.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/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>During the night</b><br>This phrase indicates a time of transition and vulnerability. Nighttime in biblical narratives often symbolizes a period of uncertainty or spiritual struggle. Jacob's actions during the night foreshadow the significant encounter he is about to have with God. This setting also reflects the urgency and secrecy of his movements, as he prepares to meet Esau, whom he fears.<p><b>Jacob got up</b><br>Jacob's rising signifies a decisive moment of action and leadership. Throughout his life, Jacob has been characterized by his cunning and resourcefulness. Here, he takes initiative, demonstrating his role as the head of his family. This action sets the stage for his transformation from Jacob, the deceiver, to Israel, the one who struggles with God.<p><b>and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons</b><br>Jacob's family structure reflects the customs and complexities of ancient Near Eastern society. His two wives, Leah and Rachel, and two maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah, highlight the practice of polygamy and the use of concubines to bear children. The mention of his eleven sons underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants. This family dynamic also foreshadows the future tribes of Israel.<p><b>and crossed the ford of the Jabbok</b><br>The Jabbok River, a tributary of the Jordan, is significant both geographically and symbolically. Crossing a river often represents a boundary or transition in biblical narratives. The Jabbok is where Jacob will wrestle with God, marking a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey. This crossing can be seen as a type of baptism, symbolizing purification and preparation for a new identity. The location also connects to other biblical events where water crossings signify divine intervention and covenantal promises, such as the crossing of the Red Sea and the Jordan River.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. He is known for his struggles and eventual transformation into Israel, a name given to him after wrestling with God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob's_family.htm">Jacob's Family</a></b><br>This includes his two wives, Leah and Rachel, his two maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah, and his eleven sons. They are significant as the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jabbok_river.htm">Jabbok River</a></b><br>A tributary of the Jordan River, the Jabbok is the site of Jacob's significant encounter with God. The crossing of the Jabbok symbolizes a transition and a moment of deep spiritual significance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/night.htm">Night</a></b><br>The timing of this event is significant, as night often symbolizes a time of trial or testing in biblical accounts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/crossing.htm">Crossing</a></b><br>The act of crossing the Jabbok represents a pivotal moment of change and preparation for Jacob, as he is about to face his brother Esau.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_struggle.htm">Transformation through Struggle</a></b><br>Jacob's crossing of the Jabbok is a precursor to his wrestling with God, symbolizing the transformative power of struggle and perseverance in faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_reconciliation.htm">Preparation for Reconciliation</a></b><br>Before meeting Esau, Jacob's actions demonstrate the importance of preparation and seeking God's guidance in times of potential conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_uncertainty.htm">Faith in Uncertainty</a></b><br>The night crossing signifies moving forward in faith despite uncertainty, trusting in God's promises and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_legacy.htm">Family and Legacy</a></b><br>Jacob's concern for his family highlights the importance of protecting and leading one's family in faith, ensuring the continuation of God's covenant promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_crossing.htm">Symbolism of Crossing</a></b><br>The act of crossing a boundary or barrier can represent a spiritual journey or transition, encouraging believers to trust God in their own life changes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32</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_did_jacob_wrestle_with_god.htm">What is the significance of Jacob wrestling with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_naomi_tell_ruth_to_meet_boaz_secretly.htm">In Ruth 3:3–4, why would Naomi instruct Ruth to approach Boaz at night in secret instead of openly, raising questions about her motives or social conventions? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob_see_god_and_live.htm">How could Jacob wrestle with God (Gen. 32:24–30) when Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">The ford Jabbok.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">the ford of the Jabbok. </span>This river, now called the Wady Zerba or Blue Torrent, formed afterwards the boundary between the tribes of Manasseh and Gad. It flows through a deep ravine, with so rapid a current as to make the crossing of it a matter of difficulty. Dr. Tristram (<span class= "ital">Land of Israel, </span>p. 558) says that the water reached his horse's girths when he rode through the ford.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-22.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">During the night</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּלַּ֣יְלָה</span> <span class="translit">(bal·lay·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3915.htm">Strong's 3915: </a> </span><span class="str2">A twist, night, adversity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jacob got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם ׀</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and took</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקַּ֞ח</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wives,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָשָׁיו֙</span> <span class="translit">(nā·šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">maidservants,</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁפְחֹתָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(šip̄·ḥō·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maid, maidservant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his eleven</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sons,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְלָדָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(yə·lā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3206.htm">Strong's 3206: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something born, a lad, offspring</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and crossed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ford</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲבַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4569.htm">Strong's 4569: </a> </span><span class="str2">A crossing-place, a transit, overwhelming</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jabbok.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַבֹּֽק׃</span> <span class="translit">(yab·bōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2999.htm">Strong's 2999: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jabbok -- a river East of the Jordan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/32-22.htm">Genesis 32:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:22 He rose up that night and took (Gen. 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