Genesis 32:13 web — He lodged there that night, and took from that which he had with him, a present for Esau, his brother:

World English Bible

"He lodged there that night, and took from that which he had with him, a present for Esau, his brother:"

— Genesis 32:13, World English Bible

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Genesis 32 — Context

10

I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses, and of all the truth, which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies.

11

Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and strike me, and the mothers with the children.

12

You said, 'I will surely do you good, and make your seed as the sand of the sea, which can't be numbered because there are so many.'"

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

14

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

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thirty milk camels and their colts, forty cows, ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten foals.

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He delivered them into the hands of his servants, every herd by itself, and said to his servants, "Pass over before me, and put a space between herd and herd."

Genesis 32:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:13 say?
Genesis 32:13 in the World English Bible reads: “He lodged there that night, and took from that which he had with him, a present for Esau, his brother:”
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 (WEB): “He lodged there that night, and took from that which he had with him, a present for Esau, his brother:” 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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