Genesis 32:12 cpdv — You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, becau…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, because of its multitude, cannot be numbered.” "

— Genesis 32:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 32 — Context

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And Jacob said: “God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, O Lord who said to me: ‘Return to your land, and to the place of your nativity, and I will do well for you.’

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I am less than any of your compassions and your truth, which you have fulfilled to your servant. With my staff I crossed over this Jordan. And now I go back with two companies.

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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.

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You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, because of its multitude, cannot be numbered.”

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And when he had slept there that night, he separated, from the things that he had, gifts for his brother Esau:

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

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thirty milking camels with their young, forty cows, and twenty bulls, twenty she-donkeys, and ten of their young.

Genesis 32:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:12 say?
Genesis 32:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, because of its multitude, cannot be numbered.” ”
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 (CPDV): “You did say that you would do well by me, and that you would expand my offspring like the sand of the sea, which, because of its multitude, cannot be numbered.” ” 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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