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Last of all came Joseph and Rachel, and they too bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next came Leah with her children, and they bowed before him. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Leah likewise and her children drew near and bowed down. And last Joseph and Rachel drew near, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Leah also came near with her children, and they bowed down. Afterward Joseph and Rachel came near, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Leah likewise came forward with her children, and they bowed down; and afterward Joseph came forward with Rachel, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Leah likewise came near with her children, and they bowed down; and afterward Joseph came near with Rachel, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Leah likewise came near with her children, and they bowed down; and afterward Joseph came near with Rachel, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Leah likewise came near with her children, and they bowed down; and afterward Joseph came near with Rachel, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Leah also approached with her children, and they bowed down. Afterward Joseph and Rachel approached, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Leah also and her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Next, Leah and her children came and bowed down; finally, Joseph and Rachel also came and bowed down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Leah also and her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Likewise, Leah and her children came forward and bowed down. Finally, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />then Leah and her children came, and last of all Joseph and Rachel came and bowed down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Leah also approached, and she and her children bowed low. After this, Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Leah came forward with her children and they bowed down. Finally Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Leah also and her children came forward, and bowed themselves. After them, Joseph came forward with Rachel, and they bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves; and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Leah also and her children came near, and bowed themselves. After them, Joseph came near with Rachel, and they bowed themselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Leah also draws near, and her children, and they bow themselves; and afterward Joseph has drawn near with Rachel, and they bow themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Leah also draweth nigh, and her children, and they bow themselves; and afterwards Joseph hath drawn nigh with Rachel, and they bow themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Leah also will draw near, and her children, and they will bow themselves; and after, Joseph will draw near and Rachel, and they will prostrate themselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Lia also with her children came near, and bowed down in like manner, and last of all Joseph and Rachel bowed down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise Leah, with her sons, came near. And when they had reverenced similarly, last of all, Joseph and Rachel reverenced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />next, Leah and her children came forward and bowed low; lastly, Joseph and Rachel came forward and bowed low.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Leah likewise and her children drew near and bowed down; and finally Joseph and Rachel drew near, and they bowed down.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Leah also with her children drew near, and bowed themselves; and afterwards came Rachel and Joseph who also drew near, and bowed themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Leah came near also, and her sons, and they bowed, and after that Rakhyl and Yoseph approached also, and they bowed.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Leah also and her children came near, and bowed down; and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Lea and her children drew near and did reverence; and after this drew near Rachel and Joseph, and did reverence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/33-7.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=8371" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Jacob Meets Esau</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Then the maidservants and their children approached and bowed down. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3812.htm" title="3812: lê·’āh (N-proper-fs) -- Weary, a wife of Jacob. From la'ah; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob.">Leah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3206.htm" title="3206: wî·lā·ḏe·hā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Child, son, boy, youth. From yalad; something born, i.e. A lad or offspring.">and her children</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">also</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: wat·tig·gaš (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To draw near, approach. ">approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and bowed down,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥar (Conj-w:: Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">and then</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/7354.htm" title="7354: wə·rā·ḥêl (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Jacob. The same as rachel; Rachel, a wife of Jacob.">and Rachel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5066.htm" title="5066: nig·gaš (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To draw near, approach. ">approached</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and bowed down.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>“What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3-5</a></span><br />Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. / He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now. / I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, menservants, and maidservants. I have sent this message to inform my master, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Genesis 32:13-20</a></span><br />Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: / 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, / 30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></span><br />Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Genesis 33:3</a></span><br />But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Genesis 33:10</a></span><br />But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a></span><br />Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Genesis 33:13-14</a></span><br />But Jacob replied, “My lord knows that the children are frail, and I must care for sheep and cattle that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard for even a day, all the animals will die. / Please let my lord go ahead of his servant. I will continue on slowly, at a comfortable pace for the livestock and children, until I come to my lord at Seir.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Genesis 33:18-20</a></span><br />After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city. / And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. / There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1-2</a></span><br />Now Dinah, the daughter Leah had borne to Jacob, went out to visit the daughters of the land. / When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">Genesis 35:1</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Genesis 35:9-12</a></span><br />After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. ...<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/18-7.htm">Exodus 18:7</a></span><br />So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23-24</a></span><br />When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him. / She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/genesis/20-4.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Lastly</a> <a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/33-2.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/genesis/33-6.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/38-30.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/38-30.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/37-18.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/35-24.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Lastly</a> <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/43-19.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/genesis/34-22.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob and Esau's meeting; and Esau's departure.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Jacob comes to Succoth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar, called El Elohe Israel.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Leah and her children also approached and bowed down</b><br>In the context of <a href="/genesis/33.htm">Genesis 33</a>, Jacob is meeting Esau after many years of separation and previous conflict. Leah, as Jacob's first wife, approaches Esau with her children, demonstrating humility and respect. Bowing down is a cultural gesture of submission and honor, common in ancient Near Eastern customs. This act signifies a desire for reconciliation and peace. Leah's children, who are part of the twelve tribes of Israel, represent the future nation of Israel, highlighting the importance of this moment in biblical history.<p><b>and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down</b><br>Joseph, though a child at this time, is significant as he later becomes a central figure in Genesis, foreshadowing his future role in Egypt. Rachel, Jacob's favored wife, approaches last, indicating her special status in Jacob's family. The act of bowing down by Rachel and Joseph also signifies respect and submission, aligning with the cultural practices of the time. This moment can be seen as a type of Christ, where Joseph, who later saves his family, prefigures Jesus Christ as the savior of humanity. The order of approach reflects the familial hierarchy and Jacob's affection, with Rachel and Joseph being the most beloved.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/leah.htm">Leah</a></b><br>The first wife of Jacob, Leah is the sister of Rachel and mother to several of Jacob's children. Her coming forward signifies her role and position within the family.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rachel.htm">Rachel</a></b><br>Jacob's beloved wife, Rachel is the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her position in the procession highlights her special place in Jacob's heart.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Rachel and Jacob, Joseph is a significant figure in biblical history, known for his future role in Egypt.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch of the family, Jacob is returning to meet his brother Esau after years of separation and tension.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>Jacob's brother, whom Jacob fears due to their past conflict over the birthright and blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_respect.htm">Humility and Respect</a></b><br>The act of bowing down by Leah, Rachel, and their children is a demonstration of humility and respect. In our lives, we should practice humility in our relationships, showing respect to others regardless of past conflicts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics.htm">Family Dynamics</a></b><br>The order in which the family approaches Esau reflects the complex dynamics within Jacob's family. Understanding and navigating family relationships with grace and wisdom is crucial for maintaining peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a></b><br>This passage is part of a larger account of reconciliation between Jacob and Esau. It teaches the importance of seeking peace and reconciliation in our own lives, even when past grievances exist.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the human tensions and fears, God's plan is unfolding. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace and assurance in uncertain situations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_everything_a_source_of_joy.htm">Who were the 12 tribes of Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sibling_rivalry.htm">What does the Bible say about sibling rivalry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-7.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">Leah</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> </span><span class="str2">Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and her children</span><br /><span class="heb">וִילָדֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(wî·lā·ḏe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine 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">also</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">approached</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּגַּ֧שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bowed down,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲו֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and then</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחַ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֛ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Rachel</span><br /><span class="heb">וְרָחֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rā·ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7354.htm">Strong's 7354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rachel -- a wife of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">approached</span><br /><span class="heb">נִגַּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(nig·gaš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5066.htm">Strong's 5066: </a> </span><span class="str2">To draw near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and bowed down.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּֽשְׁתַּחֲוֽוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ta·ḥă·wū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/33-7.htm">Genesis 33:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/33-7.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:7 Leah also and her children came near (Gen. 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