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I am afraid that he is coming to attack me, along with my wives and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, <i>and</i> the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and attack me <i>and</i> the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Save me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me <i>and</i> the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and attack me, the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and strike me down <i>with</i> the mothers and the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Save me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Please rescue me from my brother Esau, for I am afraid of him; otherwise, he may come and attack me, the mothers, and their children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Please rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid of him; otherwise, he may come and attack me, the mothers, and their children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Please rescue me from my brother. I am afraid he will come and attack not only me, but my wives and children as well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Please save me from my brother Esau, because I'm afraid of him. I'm afraid that he'll come and attack me and the mothers and children too.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid--afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me from my brother Esau's control, because I'm terrified of him, and I'm afraid that he's coming to attack me, the mothers, and their children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Rescue me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, as well as the mothers with their children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he shall come and smite me, and the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and strike me and the mothers with the children. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I am fearing him, lest he come and has struck me—mother beside sons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Deliver me, I pray Thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I am fearing him, less he come and have smitten me -- mother beside sons;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Take me away now from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him, lest he shall come and smite me, the mother upon the sons.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am greatly afraid of him: lest perhaps he come, and kill the mother with the children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am very afraid of him, lest perhaps he may come and strike down the mother with the sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Save me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau! Otherwise I fear that he will come and strike me down and the mothers with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Deliver me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him; he may come and kill us all, the mothers with the children.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hands of my brother Esau; for I am afraid of him, lest he will come to smite me, and the mothers with their children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Save me from the hands of Esau my brother, because I am afraid of him, lest he will come and strike mother with her children.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Deliver me, I pray Thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him, lest haply he should come and smite me, and the mother upon the children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/32-11.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=8131" 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">10</span>I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">deliver me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">from the hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">of my brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">Esau,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yā·rê (Adj-ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">am afraid that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: yā·ḇō·w (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he may come</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: wə·hik·ka·nî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms:: 1cs2) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and attack me</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’êm (N-fs) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">and the mothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bā·nîm (N-mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">children with me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’ ”…<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="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a></span><br />When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a></span><br />I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a></span><br />who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a></span><br />Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<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="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">2 Samuel 22:49</a></span><br />who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a></span><br />And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a></span><br />Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a></span><br />“Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-15.htm">John 17:15</a></span><br />I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Romans 15:31</a></span><br />Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Deliver me, I pray you, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.</p><p class="hdg">Deliver.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/12-10.htm">1 Samuel 12:10</a></b></br> And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">1 Samuel 24:15</a></b></br> The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-1.htm">Psalm 16:1</a></b></br> Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.</p><p class="hdg">the mother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/22-6.htm">Deuteronomy 22:6</a></b></br> If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, <i>whether they be</i> young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/10-14.htm">Hosea 10:14</a></b></br> Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Betharbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon <i>her</i> children.</p><p class="hdg">with.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/26-7.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">Mothers</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/28-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/21-26.htm">Save</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Strike</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/35-17.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/34-26.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/37-22.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/exodus/9-20.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/36-4.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/exodus/1-21.htm">Mothers</a> <a href="/genesis/32-29.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/37-26.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Save</a> <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Slay</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/exodus/3-20.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Strike</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'; 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This moment occurs as Jacob returns to Canaan after years with Laban, and he anticipates meeting Esau, whom he had deceived years earlier. The "hand" symbolizes power and control, indicating Jacob's fear of Esau's potential revenge. This plea for deliverance echoes the broader biblical theme of seeking God's protection, as seen in Psalms and other prayers for divine intervention.<p><b>for I am afraid that he may come and attack me</b><br>Jacob's fear is rooted in his past actions, specifically his deception of Esau to obtain the birthright and blessing. This fear reflects the consequences of sin and broken relationships. The anticipation of Esau's attack underscores the tension between the brothers, a recurring theme in Genesis, where sibling rivalry often leads to conflict. This fear also serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and the power of forgiveness.<p><b>and the mothers and children with me</b><br>Jacob's concern extends beyond himself to his family, showing his role as a patriarch responsible for their safety. The mention of "mothers and children" highlights the vulnerability of his household, emphasizing the potential for generational impact from familial conflicts. This concern for family protection is a recurring biblical theme, seen in the protective actions of other patriarchs like Abraham and later in the Mosaic Law's emphasis on family and community welfare.<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 years of living with his uncle Laban. He is fearful of meeting his brother Esau, whom he had wronged years earlier by stealing his birthright and blessing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>Jacob's elder brother, from whom Jacob is seeking deliverance. Esau had previously vowed to kill Jacob after being deceived out of his blessing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/penuel.htm">Penuel</a></b><br>The place where Jacob wrestles with God later in this chapter, marking a significant spiritual transformation for him.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mothers_and_children.htm">Mothers and Children</a></b><br>Refers to Jacob's family, including his wives Leah and Rachel, and their children, whom he fears may be harmed by Esau.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate deliverer whom Jacob is pleading with for protection and intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_and_faith.htm">Fear and Faith</a></b><br>Jacob's fear of Esau is a natural human response, yet he turns to God in prayer, demonstrating faith. In our own fears, we should also turn to God, trusting in His protection and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_reconciliation.htm">Seeking Reconciliation</a></b><br>Jacob's approach to Esau is a step towards reconciliation. As believers, we are called to seek peace and reconciliation with those we have wronged or who have wronged us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Jacob's plea for deliverance highlights the importance of depending on God rather than our own strength or strategies. We should cultivate a habit of seeking God's help in all situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_family.htm">Intercession for Family</a></b><br>Jacob's concern for his family reminds us to intercede for our loved ones, asking God to protect and guide them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_prayer.htm">Transformation through Prayer</a></b><br>Jacob's prayer marks a turning point in his spiritual journey. Prayer can be transformative, aligning our hearts with God's will and preparing us for His purposes.<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/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_does_jacob_compare_esau_to_god.htm">Why does Jacob liken seeing Esau’s face to seeing God’s in Genesis 33:10, and does this conflict with other monotheistic teachings? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob_and_esau_reconcile_quickly.htm">How could Jacob and Esau reconcile so suddenly in Genesis 33:4 after years of hostility, and is there historical evidence for Esau's 400 men?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_4_1_ignore_bad_guidance.htm">Does the call to heed a father's instruction in Proverbs 4:1 ignore the possibility of flawed or harmful parental guidance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-11.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">Please</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֛א</span> <span class="translit">(nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> </span><span class="str2">I pray', 'now', 'then'</span><br /><br /><span class="word">deliver me</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצִּילֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the hand</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיַּ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of my brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esau,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵשָׂ֑ו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·śāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esau -- oldest son of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am afraid that</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֵ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he may come</span><br /><span class="heb">יָב֣וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḇō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and attack me,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִכַּ֔נִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hik·ka·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and also the mothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’êm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their children [with me].</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/32-11.htm">Genesis 32:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:11 Please deliver me from the hand (Gen. 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