NET Bible
"He commanded them,“This is what you must say to my lord Esau:‘This is what your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban until now."
— Genesis 32:4, NET Bible
“And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:”
“And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye say unto my lord Esau: Thus saith thy servant Jacob, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed until now: ”
“He commanded them, saying, "This is what you shall tell my lord, Esau: 'This is what your servant, Jacob, says. I have lived as a foreigner with Laban, and stayed until now.”
“And he commanded them, saying: Thus shall ye speak to my lord Esau: Thus saith thy brother Jacob: I have sojourned with Laban, and have been with him until this day:”
“And he gave them orders to say these words to Esau: Your servant Jacob says, Till now I have been living with Laban:”
“And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:”
Jacob Wrestles at Peniel So Jacob went on his way and the angels of God met him.
When Jacob saw them, he exclaimed,“This is the camp of God!” So he named that place Mahanaim.
Jacob sent messengers on ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the region of Edom.
He commanded them,“This is what you must say to my lord Esau:‘This is what your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban until now.
I have oxen, donkeys, sheep, and male and female servants. I have sent this message to inform my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.’”
The messengers returned to Jacob and said,“We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.”
Jacob was very afraid and upset. So he divided the people who were with him into two camps, as well as the flocks, herds, and camels.