Genesis 33:12 akjv — And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you.

American King James Version

"And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you. "

— Genesis 33:12, American King James Version

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Genesis 33 — Context

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And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that you have to yourself.

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And Jacob said, No, I pray you, if now I have found grace in your sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen your face, as though I had seen the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

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Take, I pray you, my blessing that is brought to you; because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.

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And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you.

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And he said to him, My lord knows that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.

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Let my lord, I pray you, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goes before me and the children be able to endure, until I come to my lord to Seir.

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And Esau said, Let me now leave with you some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needs it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. ¶

Genesis 33:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:12 say?
Genesis 33:12 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you. ”
Where is Genesis 33:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 12.
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 33:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:12 in?
Genesis 33:12 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 33:12?
Genesis 33:12 reads (AKJV): “And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before you. ” 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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