Genesis 32:13 net — Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau

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"Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau"

— Genesis 32:13, NET Bible

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Genesis 32 — Context

10

I am not worthy of all the faithful love you have shown your servant. With only my walking stick I crossed the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.

11

Rescue me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, as well as the mothers with their children.

12

But you said,‘I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.’”

13

Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau

14

two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

15

thirty female camels with their young, forty cows and ten bulls, and twenty female donkeys and ten male donkeys.

16

He entrusted them to his servants, who divided them into herds. He told his servants,“Pass over before me, and keep some distance between one herd and the next.”

Genesis 32:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:13 say?
Genesis 32:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau”
Where is Genesis 32:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 13.
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 32:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:13 in?
Genesis 32:13 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 32:13?
Genesis 32:13 reads (NET): “Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau” 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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