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Now I am sending this message to my lord, that I may find favor in your eyes.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and now I own cattle, donkeys, flocks of sheep and goats, and many servants, both men and women. I have sent these messengers to inform my lord of my coming, hoping that you will be friendly to me.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, in order that I may find favor in your sight.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent <i>messengers</i> to tell my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I have oxen and donkeys and flocks and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight."&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and I have oxen and donkeys <i>and</i> flocks and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And I have oxen and donkeys <i>and</i> flocks and male and female slaves; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants; and I have sent [this message] to tell my lord, so that I may find grace <i>and</i> kindness in your sight.”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.&#8217&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have oxen, and asses, and flocks, and men-servants, and maid-servants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in thy sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and now I own cattle, donkeys, and sheep, as well as many slaves. Master, I am sending these messengers in the hope that you will be kind to me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and I have oxen, and asses and flocks, and menservants ard maidservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, and male and female slaves. I've sent [these messengers] to tell you [this news] in order to win your favor.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I now have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I'm sending this message to you, sir, so that you'll show favor to me."'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, donkeys, sheep, and male and female servants. I have sent this message to inform my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and men-servants, and women-servants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have ox, and donkey, flock, and manservant, and maidservant, and I send to declare to my lord, to find grace in his eyes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and I have ox, and ass, flock, and man-servant, and maid-servant, and I send to declare to my lord, to find grace in his eyes.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And there will be to me ox and ass, sheep and servant, and maid; and I shall send to announce to my lord to find grace in thine eyes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, and asses, and sheep, and menservants, and womenservants: and now I send a message to my lord, that I may find favor in thy sight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I have oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, and men servants, and women servants. And now I send an ambassador to my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I own oxen, donkeys and sheep, as well as male and female servants. I have sent my lord this message in the hope of gaining your favor.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male and female slaves; and I have sent to tell my lord, in order that I may find favor in your sight.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I have oxen, asses, flocks, menservants, and maidservants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find mercy in your sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I have bulls and donkeys and flocks and Servants and Maidservants and I sent to show my Lord to find mercy in your eyes.’”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And I have oxen, and asses and flocks, and men-servants and maid-servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favour in thy sight.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there were born to me oxen, and asses, and sheep, and men-servants and women-servants; and I sent to tell my lord Esau, that thy servant might find grace in thy sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/32-5.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=8070" 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">4</span>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. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">I have</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7794.htm" title="7794: šō·wr (N-ms) -- A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etc.). From shuwr; a bullock.">oxen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2543.htm" title="2543: wa·ḥă·mō·wr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A male ass. Or chamor; from chamar; a male ass.">donkeys,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: ṣōn (N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">flocks,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: wə·‘e·ḇeḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">menservants,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: wə·šip̄·ḥāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">and maidservants.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: wā·’eš·lə·ḥāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">I have sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lə·hag·gîḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be conspicuous. ">this message to inform</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: la·ḏō·nî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my master,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: lim·ṣō- (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To attain to, find. ">so that I may find</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-cdc:: 2ms) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in your sight.’”</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.”…<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/33-8.htm">Genesis 33:8-11</a></span><br />“What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered. / “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.” / 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/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41-45</a></span><br />Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” / When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. / So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a></span><br />And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-3.htm">Genesis 31:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Genesis 33:1-4</a></span><br />Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / 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/27-36.htm">Genesis 27:36</a></span><br />So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me twice. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a></span><br />One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. / He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) / “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Genesis 27:28-29</a></span><br />May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Genesis 28:20-21</a></span><br />Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-12.htm">Genesis 33:12-17</a></span><br />Then Esau said, “Let us be on our way, and I will go ahead of you.” / 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/35-1.htm">Genesis 35:1-4</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/27-6.htm">Genesis 27:6-10</a></span><br />Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “Behold, I overheard your father saying to your brother Esau, / ‘Bring me some game and prepare me a tasty dish to eat, so that I may bless you in the presence of the LORD before I die.’ / Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-5.htm">Genesis 28:5</a></span><br />So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Genesis 31:1-2</a></span><br />Now Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were saying, “Jacob has taken away all that belonged to our father and built all this wealth at our father’s expense.” / And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in your sight.</p><p class="hdg">have oxen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Genesis 30:43</a></b></br> And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Genesis 31:1,16</a></b></br> And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that <i>was</i> our father's; and of <i>that</i> which <i>was</i> our father's hath he gotten all this glory… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11</a></b></br> Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took <i>it</i>.</p><p class="hdg">may find.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Genesis 33:8,15</a></b></br> And he said, What <i>meanest</i> thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, <i>These are</i> to find grace in the sight of my lord… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Genesis 47:25</a></b></br> And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/2-2.htm">Ruth 2:2</a></b></br> And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after <i>him</i> in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, my daughter.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/genesis/29-15.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/31-40.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/31-5.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Find</a> <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Maid-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/31-12.htm">Male</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-10.htm">Man-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Menservants</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Men-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/24-33.htm">Message</a> <a href="/genesis/31-22.htm">News</a> <a href="/genesis/18-8.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/genesis/21-27.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/30-41.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/genesis/20-14.htm">Womenservants</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Women-Servants</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Asses</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Cattle</a> <a href="/genesis/32-29.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Donkeys</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/32-14.htm">Female</a> <a href="/genesis/32-19.htm">Find</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/32-14.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/35-25.htm">Maid-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Maidservants</a> <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Maid-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/32-14.htm">Male</a> <a href="/exodus/20-10.htm">Man-Servant</a> <a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">Menservants</a> <a href="/exodus/21-7.htm">Men-Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/38-25.htm">Message</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">News</a> <a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Ox</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Oxen</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Sending</a> <a href="/genesis/32-6.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Womenservants</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Women-Servants</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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In the ancient Near Eastern context, wealth was often measured by livestock and servants, indicating Jacob's significant status. Oxen and donkeys were valuable for agriculture and transportation, while flocks (sheep and goats) were essential for food, clothing, and trade. The mention of menservants and maidservants highlights the patriarchal society where servants were part of household wealth. This wealth was a fulfillment of God's promise to bless Jacob (<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a>). The possession of such wealth also signifies God's favor and provision, which is a recurring theme in the lives of the patriarchs.<p><b>I have sent this message to inform my master,</b><br>Jacob's use of the term "my master" when referring to Esau is significant. It reflects a posture of humility and submission, which is crucial given their past conflict over the birthright and blessing (Genesis 27). By sending this message, Jacob seeks to reconcile with Esau, acknowledging his brother's potential authority and power. This act of sending messengers ahead is a strategic move to gauge Esau's disposition and to prepare for their meeting. It also demonstrates Jacob's cautious and diplomatic approach, which is consistent with his character throughout his narrative.<p><b>so that I may find favor in your sight.’”</b><br>The desire to find favor in Esau's sight indicates Jacob's hope for reconciliation and peace. This phrase echoes the biblical theme of seeking favor, which often involves humility, repentance, and the desire for restored relationships. In the broader biblical context, finding favor is associated with God's grace and mercy, as seen in figures like Noah (<a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8</a>) and Mary (<a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30</a>). Jacob's approach to Esau can be seen as a type of Christ's ministry of reconciliation, where humility and seeking peace are central. This phrase underscores the importance of mending broken relationships and the transformative power of forgiveness and grace.<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 preparing to meet his brother Esau, from whom he fled years earlier due to their conflict.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>Jacob's brother, who was wronged by Jacob in the past. Jacob is seeking reconciliation with Esau, hoping to find favor in his sight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/servants.htm">Servants</a></b><br>Jacob's messengers who are sent ahead to deliver his message and gifts to Esau, demonstrating Jacob's humility and desire for peace.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land to which Jacob is returning, significant as the land promised to Abraham and his descendants.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a></b><br>The region where Jacob had been living with Laban, from which he is now returning.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_reconciliation.htm">Humility in Reconciliation</a></b><br>Jacob's approach to Esau is marked by humility, as he refers to Esau as "my lord" and himself as "your servant." This teaches us the importance of humility when seeking reconciliation with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_peace.htm">Preparation for Peace</a></b><br>Jacob's sending of gifts ahead of his meeting with Esau demonstrates the value of preparing the way for peace. We should consider how we can actively work towards reconciliation in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite his fear, Jacob is returning to the land God promised to his forefathers. This reminds us to trust in God's promises, even when facing difficult situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_favor_with_others.htm">Seeking Favor with Others</a></b><br>Jacob's desire to find favor in Esau's sight reflects the biblical principle of living at peace with others, as much as it depends on us.<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/bible's_view_on_sexual_assault.htm">What virtues and vices do the patriarchs advise on?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_job's_age_and_wealth.htm">Where is the historical or archaeological evidence to support Job's remarkable longevity and wealth mentioned in Job 42:16-17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_joshua_6_21_with_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the mass killing commanded in this chapter with the Bible's teachings on mercy (Joshua 6:21)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/32-5.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">I have</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oxen,</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁ֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(šō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7794.htm">Strong's 7794: </a> </span><span class="str2">A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">donkeys,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲמ֔וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2543.htm">Strong's 2543: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male ass</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flocks,</span><br /><span class="heb">צֹ֖אן</span> <span class="translit">(ṣōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> </span><span class="str2">Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">menservants,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֶ֣בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘e·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and maidservants.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁפְחָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šip̄·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine 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">I have sent</span><br /><span class="heb">וָֽאֶשְׁלְחָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’eš·lə·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this message to inform</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַגִּ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my master,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאדֹנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that I may find</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְצֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lim·ṣō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">favor</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Graciousness, subjective, objective</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in your sight.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֶֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/32-5.htm">Genesis 32:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/32-5.htm">OT Law: Genesis 32:5 I have cattle donkeys flocks male servants (Gen. 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