Genesis 32:12 asv — And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for mul…

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"And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. "

— Genesis 32:12, American Standard Version

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Genesis 32 — Context

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And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, O Jehovah, who saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will do thee good:

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I am not worthy of the least of all the lovingkindnesses, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies.

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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.

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And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

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And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:

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two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

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thirty milch camels and their colts, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty she-asses and ten foals.

Genesis 32:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:12 say?
Genesis 32:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. ”
Where is Genesis 32:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 12.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 32:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:12 in?
Genesis 32:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 32:12?
Genesis 32:12 reads (ASV): “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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