New International Version Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. New Living Translation Then Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother, Esau, who was living in the region of Seir in the land of Edom. English Standard Version And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, Berean Standard Bible Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Berean Literal Bible And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. King James Bible And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. New King James Version Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. New American Standard Bible Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of himself to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. NASB 1995 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. NASB 1977 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Amplified Bible Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Berean Annotated Bible Jacob (he grasps the heel) sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau (hairy) in the land of Seir (shaggy), the country of Edom (red). Christian Standard Bible Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the territory of Edom. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. American Standard Version And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom. Contemporary English Version Jacob sent messengers on ahead to Esau, who lived in the land of Seir, also known as Edom. English Revised Version And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in Seir, the country of Edom. Good News Translation Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the country of Edom. International Standard Version Then Jacob sent messengers ahead of him into the land of Seir (that is, into the territory of Edom) to meet his brother Esau. NET Bible Jacob sent messengers on ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the region of Edom. New Heart English Bible Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the region of Edom. Webster's Bible Translation And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleJacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. World English Bible Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jacob sends messengers before him to his brother Esau, toward the land of Seir, the field of Edom, Berean Literal Bible And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. Young's Literal Translation And Jacob sendeth messengers before him unto Esau his brother, towards the land of Seir, the field of Edom, Smith's Literal Translation And Jacob will send messengers before his face to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Adam. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir to the country of Edom: Catholic Public Domain Version Then he also sent messengers before him to his brother Esau, in the land of Seir, in the region of Edom. New American Bible Jacob sent messengers ahead to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, New Revised Standard Version Jacob sent messengers before him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yaquuv sent Messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Sair, to the plain of Adum. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, to the country of Edom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jacob's Fear of Esau…2When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim. 3Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 4He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now.… Cross References Jacob sent messengers ahead of him Numbers 20:14 From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, Judges 11:17 Then Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom, saying, ‘Please let us pass through your land,’ but the king of Edom would not listen. They also sent messengers to the king of Moab, but he would not consent. So Israel stayed in Kadesh. 2 Samuel 10:2 And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, to his brother Esau Deuteronomy 23:7 Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. Malachi 1:2-3 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” Obadiah 1:10 Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. in the land of Seir, Deuteronomy 2:4-5 and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. Joshua 24:4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. Judges 5:4-5 O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. / The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. the country of Edom. Genesis 36:8 So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. Ezekiel 35:15 As you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, so will I do to you. You will become a desolation, O Mount Seir, and so will all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Obadiah 1:19 Those from the Negev will possess the mountains of Esau; those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. Genesis 33:3-4 But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. / Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 27:41-45 Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” / When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. / So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. … Genesis 28:5 So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 31:3 Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” Treasury of Scripture And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, the country of Edom. sent. Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts. Luke 9:52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. Luke 14:31,32 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? … land. Seir. Genesis 14:6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Genesis 33:14,16 Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir… Genesis 36:6-8 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob… country. Genesis 25:30 And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom. Jump to Previous Ahead Country Edom Esau Face Field Fields Front Jacob Messengers Seir Se'ir Servants TowardsJump to Next Ahead Country Edom Esau Face Field Fields Front Jacob Messengers Seir Se'ir Servants TowardsGenesis 32 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. Jacob sent messengers ahead of him Jacob acted carefully as he approached the land where Esau lived, seeking to prepare for an encounter with the brother he had wronged years earlier. The envoys could carry Jacob’s message, assess Esau’s response, and help establish peaceful terms before Jacob brought his family and possessions near. Num 20:14 From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom,… to his brother Esau Their meeting carried the weight of Jacob’s earlier deception in obtaining Isaac’s blessing and Esau’s resulting anger. Jacob’s return to Canaan required him to face the unresolved conflict rather than avoid it. Deu 23:7 Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother.… in the land of Seir, Esau had settled in the rugged territory southeast of the Dead Sea, apart from Jacob’s years in Haran. The location marks the separate paths the brothers had taken since leaving their father’s household. Deu 2:4-5 You will pass through the territory of your brothers… the country of Edom. Esau’s descendants had become established in this region as the people of Edom, fulfilling God’s word that Esau also would become a nation. Gen 36:8 So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Esau. Jacob is a central figure in Genesis, known for his journey from deception to becoming Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. 2. Esau Jacob's elder twin brother, known for selling his birthright to Jacob and being deceived out of his father's blessing. Esau is the ancestor of the Edomites. 3. Messengers Individuals sent by Jacob to communicate with Esau. This act signifies Jacob's attempt to reconcile with his brother after years of estrangement. 4. Seir A mountainous region where Esau settled, located in the land of Edom. It is significant as the territory associated with Esau and his descendants. 5. Edom The nation descended from Esau, often in conflict with Israel throughout biblical history. The name Edom is derived from Esau's red appearance at birth and his red stew. Teaching Points Reconciliation and HumilityJacob's sending of messengers to Esau demonstrates a proactive approach to reconciliation. Believers are encouraged to seek peace and humility in resolving conflicts. Facing Past Mistakes Jacob's actions show the importance of confronting past wrongs and seeking forgiveness. Christians are called to address their past with honesty and repentance. Trust in God's Promises Despite fear and uncertainty, Jacob's journey reflects a reliance on God's promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness even when facing difficult situations. The Power of Prayer Jacob's preparation for meeting Esau includes prayer, highlighting the necessity of seeking God's guidance in challenging times. Family Relationships The account of Jacob and Esau underscores the complexity of family dynamics and the need for grace and forgiveness within familial relationships. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 32:3?2. How does Jacob's message to Esau demonstrate humility and reconciliation efforts? 3. What can we learn from Jacob's approach to resolving past conflicts? 4. How does Genesis 32:3 connect with Matthew 5:9 on peacemaking? 5. Why is it important to seek reconciliation with others before worshiping God? 6. How can we apply Jacob's example in Genesis 32:3 to modern conflicts? 7. Why did Jacob send messengers to Esau in Genesis 32:3? 8. What does Genesis 32:3 reveal about Jacob's character and intentions? 9. How does Genesis 32:3 fit into the broader narrative of Jacob's journey? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32? JACOB'S RECONCILIATION WITH ESAU. (Genesis 32:3 to Genesis 33:16.) (3) Jacob sent messengers.--As Jacob travelled homewards to Hebron the news somehow reached him that Esau, at the head of a large body of retainers, was engaged in an expedition against the Horites. These, as we have seen on Genesis 14:6, were a miserable race of cave-men, utterly unable to cope with Esau and his trained servants. We learn from Genesis 36:6 that Esau's home was still with Isaac at Hebron, and probably this was a mere marauding expedition, like that against the people of Gath, which a century later cost Ephraim the lives of so many of his sons (1Chronicles 7:21); but it revealed to Esau the weakness of the in habitants, and also that the land was admirably adapted for his favourite pursuit of hunting. He seems also to have taken a Horite wife (Genesis 36:5), and being thus connected with the country, upon Isaac's death he willingly removed into it, and it then became "the country," Heb. the field of Edom. Its other name, Seir, i.e. rough, hairy, shows that it was then covered with forests, and the term field that it was an uncultivated region. It was entirely in the spirit of the adventurous Esau to make this expedition, and on his father's death to prefer this wild land to the peaceful pastures at Hebron, where he was surrounded by powerful tribes of Amorites and Hittites. The land of Seir was a hundred miles distant from Mahanaim, but Esau apparently had been moving up through what were afterwards the countries of Moab and Ammon, and was probably, when Jacob sent his messengers, at no very great distance. At all events, Jacob remained at Mahanaim till his brother was near, when he crossed the brook Jabbok, and went to meet him. . . . Verse 3. - And Jacob sent messengers (with the messengers of Jacob, the messengers of Elohim form a contrast which can scarcely have been accidental) before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, - vide on Genesis 14:6. Seir, nearly equivalent in force to Esau (Ewald), and meaning the rough or bristling mountain (Gesenius), was originally occupied by the Horites, but afterwards became the seat of Esau and his descendants (Deuteronomy 2:4; 2 Chronicles 20:10), though as yet Esau had not withdrawn from Canaan (Genesis 36:5-8) - the country (literally, plain or level tract = Padan (male Hoses 12:13) of Edom, as it was afterwards called. Genesis 32:3 portrays a decisive, faith-filled step toward reconciliation. Jacob acts on God’s promises, employs wise preparation, acknowledges Esau as brother, and respects the territory God allotted to Esau. The verse models responsible initiative under divine guidance, showing that believers can—and should—pursue peace confidently, trusting the Lord who directs both hearts and histories.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jacobיַעֲקֹ֤ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc sent וַיִּשְׁלַ֨ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out messengers מַלְאָכִים֙ (mal·’ā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel ahead of לְפָנָ֔יו (lə·p̄ā·nāw) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face him to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his brother אָחִ֑יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Esau עֵשָׂ֖ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac in the land אַ֥רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land of Seir, שֵׂעִ֖יר (śê·‘îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah the country שְׂדֵ֥ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7704: Field, land of Edom. אֱדֽוֹם׃ (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 123: The name of a condiment Additonal Resources Genesis 32:3 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 32:3 Bible Gateway Genesis 32:3 Bible.com Genesis 32:3 NIV |
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