Genesis 33:5 kjva — And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The chil…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant."

— Genesis 33:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 33 — Context

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And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.

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And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

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And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

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And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.

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Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

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And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

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And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.

Genesis 33:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:5 say?
Genesis 33:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.”
Where is Genesis 33:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 5.
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 33:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:5 in?
Genesis 33:5 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 33:5?
Genesis 33:5 reads (KJVA): “And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.” 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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