Genesis 32:8 cpdv — saying: “If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"saying: “If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved.” "

— Genesis 32:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 32 — Context

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I have oxen, and donkeys, and sheep, and men servants, and women servants. And now I send an ambassador to my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”

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And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, “We went to your brother Esau, and behold, he rushes to meet you with four hundred men.”

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Jacob was very afraid. And in his terror, he divided the people who were with him, likewise the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies,

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saying: “If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved.”

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And Jacob said: “God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, O Lord who said to me: ‘Return to your land, and to the place of your nativity, and I will do well for you.’

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I am less than any of your compassions and your truth, which you have fulfilled to your servant. With my staff I crossed over this Jordan. And now I go back with two companies.

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Rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am very afraid of him, lest perhaps he may come and strike down the mother with the sons.

Genesis 32:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 32:8 say?
Genesis 32:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “saying: “If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved.” ”
Where is Genesis 32:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 32:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 32, verse 8.
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 32:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 32:8 in?
Genesis 32:8 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 32:8?
Genesis 32:8 reads (CPDV): “saying: “If Esau goes to one company, and strikes it, the other company, which is left behind, will be saved.” ” 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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