Genesis 32:3 bbe — Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;

Bible in Basic English

"Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;"

— Genesis 32:3, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Genesis 32 — Context

And on his way Jacob came face to face with the angels of God.

And when he saw them he said, This is the army of God: so he gave that place the name of Mahanaim.

Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;

And he gave them orders to say these words to Esau: Your servant Jacob says, Till now I have been living with Laban:

And I have oxen and asses and flocks and men-servants and women-servants: and I have sent to give my lord news of these things so that I may have grace in his eyes.

When the servants came back they said, We have seen your brother Esau and he is coming out to you, and four hundred men with him.

Genesis 32:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does Genesis 32:3 say?

Genesis 32:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;”

Where is Genesis 32:3 in the Bible?

Genesis 32:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 3.

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 32:3.

What translation should I read Genesis 32:3 in?

Genesis 32:3 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 32:3?

Genesis 32:3 reads (BBE): “Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;” 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.

Genesis 32:3 bbe — Now Jacob sent servants before him to Esau, his brother, in the land of Seir, the country of Edom;

Read in Another Translation

Genesis 32 — Context

Genesis 32:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2