Genesis 32:6 bbe — When the servants came back they said, We have seen your brother Esau and he is coming out to you, and four hundred men…

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"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 32:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 32 — Context

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Then Jacob was in great fear and trouble of mind: and he put all the people and the flocks and the herds and the camels into two groups;

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And said, If Esau, meeting one group, makes an attack on them, the others will get away safely.

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Then Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, the God of my father Isaac, the Lord who said to me, Go back to your country and your family and I will be good to you:

Genesis 32:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:6 say?
Genesis 32:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Genesis 32:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 6.
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 32:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:6 in?
Genesis 32:6 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 32:6?
Genesis 32:6 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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