Genesis 32:5-7

Good News Translation

⁵I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor.”

⁶When the messengers came back to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and he is already on his way to meet you. He has four hundred men with him.” ⁷Jacob was frightened and worried. He divided into two groups the people who were with him, and also his sheep, goats, cattle, and camels.

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Genesis 32:5-7

King James Version

⁵And 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.

⁶And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

⁷Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;

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Genesis 32:5-7

New International Version

⁵I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, male and female servants.^(A) Now I am sending this message to my lord,^(B) that I may find favor in your eyes.^(C)’”

⁶When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”^(D)

⁷In great fear^(E) and distress^(F) Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups,^[a]^(G) and the flocks and herds and camels as well.

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