Genesis 32:21 nasb — So the present passed on before him, while he himself spent that night in the camp.

NASB

"So the present passed on before him, while he himself spent that night in the camp."

— Genesis 32:21, NASB

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Genesis 32 — Context

18

then you shall say, 'These belong to your servant Jacob; it is a present sent to my lord Esau. And behold, he also is behind us.'"

19

Then he commanded also the second and the third, and all those who followed the droves, saying, "After this manner you shall speak to Esau when you find him;

20

and you shall say, 'Behold, your servant Jacob also is behind us.'" For he said, "I will appease him with the present that goes before me. Then afterward I will see his face; perhaps he will accept me."

21

So the present passed on before him, while he himself spent that night in the camp.

22

Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.

23

He took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had.

24

Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.

Genesis 32:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 32:21 say?
Genesis 32:21 in the NASB reads: “So the present passed on before him, while he himself spent that night in the camp.”
Where is Genesis 32:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 21.
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 32:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:21 in?
Genesis 32:21 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 32:21?
Genesis 32:21 reads (NASB): “So the present passed on before him, while he himself spent that night in the camp.” 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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