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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 />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him [to reassure and protect him].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way, and God’s angels met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way, and God&#8217s angels met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />As Jacob was on his way back home, some of God's angels came and met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />As Jacob went on his way, God's angels met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />As Jacob went on his way, some angels met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> As Jacob went on his way, angels from God met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob has gone on his way, and messengers of God come on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jacob hath gone on his way, and messengers of God come upon him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way and the messengers of God met with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Jacob also went on the journey he had begun: and the angels of God met him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, Jacob continued on the journey that he had begun. And the Angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Meanwhile Jacob continued on his own way, and God’s angels encountered him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />AND Jacob also went on his journey, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Also Yaquuv went his way and the Angels of God met with him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob departed for his journey; and having looked up, he saw the host of God encamped; and the angels of God met him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/32-1.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=8043" 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's Fear of Esau</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: wə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">Jacob also</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: hā·laḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: lə·ḏar·kōw (Prep-l:: N-csc:: 3ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">on his way,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’ă·ḵê (N-mpc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">and the angels</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/6293.htm" title="6293: way·yip̄·gə·‘ū- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To meet, encounter, reach. A primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or by importunity.">met</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.…<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="/exodus/14-19.htm">Exodus 14:19</a></span><br />And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-13.htm">Joshua 5:13-15</a></span><br />Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. Joshua approached Him and asked, “Are You for us or for our enemies?” / “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” / The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Psalm 34:7</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a></span><br />My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Matthew 4:11</a></span><br />Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-43.htm">Luke 22:43</a></span><br />Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a></span><br />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.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-14.htm">Hebrews 1:14</a></span><br />Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11</a></span><br />Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels encircling the throne, and the living creatures and the elders. And their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a></span><br />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="/2_samuel/24-16.htm">2 Samuel 24:16-17</a></span><br />But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. / When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">1 Kings 19:5</a></span><br />Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11-12</a></span><br />For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. / They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.</p><p class="hdg">angels.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/91-11.htm">Psalm 91:11</a></b></br> For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/1-4.htm">Hebrews 1:4</a></b></br> Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/3-22.htm">1 Corinthians 3:22</a></b></br> Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-10.htm">Met</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/1-6.htm">Angels</a> <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Messengers</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Met</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 32</div><span 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>Jacob also went on his way</b><br>Jacob's journey continues after his departure from Laban, marking a significant transition in his life. This phrase indicates movement and progression, both physically and spiritually. Jacob is returning to the land of his fathers, fulfilling God's command to return to Canaan (<a href="/genesis/31-3.htm">Genesis 31:3</a>). This journey is not just a physical relocation but also a spiritual pilgrimage, as Jacob prepares to face his past, particularly his brother Esau. The journey symbolizes a return to God's promises and a step towards the fulfillment of the covenant made with Abraham.<p><b>and the angels of God met him</b><br>The encounter with angels signifies divine intervention and protection. Angels often appear in Scripture as messengers or agents of God, providing guidance, protection, or revelation. This meeting echoes Jacob's earlier vision at Bethel (<a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a>), where he saw angels ascending and descending a ladder to heaven, reaffirming God's presence and promise. The presence of angels here reassures Jacob of God's continued guidance and protection as he faces potential danger from Esau. This encounter can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity, providing assurance and guidance to believers. The meeting with angels underscores the theme of divine providence and the fulfillment of God's promises throughout Jacob's life.<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 returning to his homeland after spending years with his uncle Laban. He is a patriarch of Israel, known for his struggles and eventual transformation into a man of faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/angels_of_god.htm">Angels of God</a></b><br>These celestial beings meet Jacob as he travels. In Hebrew, the word for angels is (mal'akhim), which can mean messengers. Their appearance signifies divine presence and protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a></b><br>Jacob is on a significant journey back to Canaan, his homeland. This journey is both physical and spiritual, marking a transition in his life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_encounters_in_our_journey.htm">Divine Encounters in Our Journey</a></b><br>Just as Jacob encountered angels, we too can experience God's presence in our life's journey. Be open to recognizing divine interventions and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Jacob's journey back to Canaan is a testament to God's faithfulness. Trust in God's promises and His plan for your life, even when the path seems uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparation.htm">Spiritual Preparation</a></b><br>Before facing significant challenges, like Jacob's upcoming meeting with Esau, seek spiritual preparation and assurance of God's presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a></b><br>Understand the biblical role of angels as God's messengers and protectors. While we may not see them, they are active in the spiritual realm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_trials.htm">Transformation Through Trials</a></b><br>Jacob's life is marked by transformation through trials. Embrace challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth and transformation.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_suffer_now_for_future_glory.htm">Who is the biblical angel Phanuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_an_earth_angel.htm">What defines an earth angel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob_wrestle_with_god.htm">Hosea 12:3-4: How can Jacob physically wrestle with God if God is portrayed elsewhere as omnipotent and spiritual?</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>XXXII.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Jacob went on his way.</span>--The meeting of Jacob and Laban had been on the dividing line between the Aramean and the Canaanite lands, and consequently at a spot where Laban would have found no allies in the natives, but rather the contrary. Delivered thus from danger from behind, Jacob now takes his journey through the country that was to be the heritage of his seed, and doubtless he was harassed by many anxious thoughts; for Esau might prove a fiercer foe than Laban. It was fit therefore that he should receive encouragement, and so after some days, probably after about a week's journey southward, he has a vision of "angels of God."<p><span class= "bld">Angels of God.</span>--Numberless conjectures have been hazarded as to who were these "messengers of Elohim," and how they were seen by Jacob. Some, taking the word in its lower sense, think they were prophets; others, that it was a caravan, which gave Jacob timely information about Esau's presence in Seir; others, that it was a body of men sent by Rebekah to aid Jacob in repelling Esau. More probably, as Jacob on his road to Padan-aram had been assured of God's watchful care of him by the vision of the angels ascending and descending the stairs, so now also in a dream he sees the angels encamped on each side of him, to assure him of protection against his brother.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jacob</span> (after Laban's departure) <span class="cmt_word">went on his way</span> (from Galeed and Mizpah, in a southerly direction towards the Jabbok), <span class="cmt_word">and the angels of God</span> - literally, <span class="accented">the messengers of</span> Elohim, not chance travelers who informed him of Esau's being in the vicinity (Abarbanel), but angels (cf. <a href="/psalms/104-4.htm">Psalm 104:4</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">met him.</span> Not necessarily came in an opposite direction, <span class="accented">fuerunt ei obviam</span> (Vulgate), but simply fell in with him, lighted on him as in <a href="/genesis/28-11.htm">Genesis 28:11</a>, <span class="greek">συνήντησαν αὐτῶ</span> (LXX.), forgathered with him (Scottish); but whether this was in a waking vision (Kurtz, Keil, Inglis) or a midnight dream (Hengstenberg) is uncertain, though-the two former visions enjoyed by Jacob were at night (cf. <a href="/genesis/28-12.htm">Genesis 28:12</a>; <a href="/genesis/31-10.htm">Genesis 31:10</a>). Cajetan, approved by Pererius, translating <span class="hebrew">בּו</span> "in him," makes it appear that the vision was purely subjective, non <span class="accented">fuisse visionem corporalem</span>, <span class="accented">sed internam</span>: the clause interpolated by the LXX., <span class="greek">καὶ ἀναβλέψας</span> <span class="greek">εἰδε παρεμβολὴν θεοῦ παρμεβεβληκυῖαν</span>, seems rather to point to an objective manifestation. The appearance of this invisible host may have been designed to celebrate Jacob's triumph over Laban, as after Christ's victory over Satan in the wilderness angels came and ministered unto him (Rupertus, Wordsworth), or to remind him that he owed his deliverance to Divine interposition (Calvin, Bush, Lange), but was more probably intended to assure him of protection in his approaching interview with Esau (Josephus, Chrysostom, Rosenmüller, Keil, Murphy, 'Speaker's Commentary'), and perhaps also to give him welcome in returning home again to Canaan (Kurtz), if not in addition to suggest that his descendants would require to fight for their inheritance (Kalisch). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-1.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">Jacob also</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיַעֲקֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלַ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·laḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine 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">on his way,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדַרְכּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏar·kōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the angels</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאֲכֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’ă·ḵê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">met him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפְגְּעוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄·gə·‘ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6293.htm">Strong's 6293: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:1 Jacob went on his way and (Gen. 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