Genesis 33:6 bbe — Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces.

Bible in Basic English

"Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces."

— Genesis 33:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 33 — Context

3

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

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Then Esau came running up to him, and folding him in his arms, gave him a kiss: and the two of them were overcome with weeping.

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Then Esau, lifting up his eyes, saw the women and the children, and said, Who are these with you? And he said, The children whom God in his mercy has given to your servant.

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Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces.

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And Leah came near with her children, and then Joseph and Rachel, and they did the same.

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And he said, What were all those herds which I saw on the way? And Jacob said, They were an offering so that I might have grace in my lord's eyes.

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But Esau said, I have enough; keep what is yours, my brother, for yourself.

Genesis 33:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:6 say?
Genesis 33:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces.”
Where is Genesis 33:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, 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 33:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:6 in?
Genesis 33:6 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 33:6?
Genesis 33:6 reads (BBE): “Then the servants and their children came near, and went down on their faces.” 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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