Genesis Chapter 32 verse 13 Holy Bible

ASV Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that night, and took of that which he had with him a present for Esau his brother:
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BBE Genesis 32:13

Then he put up his tent there for the night; and from among his goods he took, as an offering for his brother Esau,
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DARBY Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that night; and took of what came to his hand a gift for Esau his brother --
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KJV Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;
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WBT Genesis 32:13

And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau, his brother;
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WEB Genesis 32:13

He lodged there that night, and took from that which he had with him, a present for Esau, his brother:
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YLT Genesis 32:13

And he lodgeth there during that night, and taketh from that which is coming into his hand, a present for Esau his brother:
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 13. - And he lodged there that same night; and took - not by random, but after careful selection; separavit (Vulgate) - of that which came to his hand - not of those things which were in his hand, ω΅ν ἔφερεν (LXX.), such as he had (Ainsworth), quae in mann erant (Rosenmüller), but of such things as had come into his hand, i.e. as he had acquired (Keil, Alford, 'Speaker's Commentary,' Inglis) - a present (Minchah; used in Genesis 4:3, 4, 5, as a sacrifice to Jehovah, q.v.) for Esau his brother.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(13) He lodged there.--That is, at Mahanaim. On the first news of Esau's approach in so hostile a manner, Jacob had divided his possessions into two main divisions, in the hope of saving at least one. He now, quieted by his prayer, makes more exact arrangements, selects a present for Esau of five hundred and fifty head of cattle, sends them forward with intervals between, that repeated impressions might soften his brother's fierce mood, sees all his followers safely across the Jabbok, and remains alone behind to pray. As he thus placed everything in Esau's power, faith seems to have regained the ascendancy over his fears, though he still takes every prudent measure for the safety of those whom he loved.Of that which came to his hand.--Heb., of that which came in his hand. Some Jewish interpreters take the phrase literally, and suppose that it was precious stones; more truly it means "what he possessed," or what he had with him. The phrase "which came to his hand" would imply that he made no selection, but took what came first in his way.