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Genesis 32:1-3
Common English Bible
Genesis 32:1-3
Common English Bible
Jacob prepares to meet Esau
32 Jacob went on his way, and God’s messengers approached him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s camp,” and he named that sacred place Mahanaim.[a] 3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau, toward the land of Seir, the open country of Edom.
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- Genesis 32:2 Or two camps
Genesis 32:1-3
New King James Version
Genesis 32:1-3
New King James Version
Esau Comes to Meet Jacob
32 So Jacob went on his way, and (A)the angels of God met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s (B)camp.” And he called the name of that place [a]Mahanaim.
3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother (C)in the land of Seir, (D)the [b]country of Edom.
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- Genesis 32:2 Lit. Double Camp
- Genesis 32:3 Lit. field
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