Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Save me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, and also the mothers with their children. New Living Translation O LORD, please rescue me from the hand of my brother, Esau. I am afraid that he is coming to attack me, along with my wives and children. English Standard Version Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children. Berean Standard Bible Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. King James Bible Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children. New King James Version Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and attack me and the mother with the children. New American Standard Bible Save me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children. NASB 1995 “Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children. NASB 1977 “Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and attack me, the mothers with the children. Legacy Standard Bible Deliver me, I pray, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and strike me down with the mothers and the children. Amplified Bible Save me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children. Christian Standard Bible Please rescue me from my brother Esau, for I am afraid of him; otherwise, he may come and attack me, the mothers, and their children. Holman Christian Standard Bible Please rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid of him; otherwise, he may come and attack me, the mothers, and their children. American Standard Version Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children. Contemporary English Version Please rescue me from my brother. I am afraid he will come and attack not only me, but my wives and children as well. English Revised Version Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children. GOD'S WORD® Translation Please save me from my brother Esau, because I'm afraid of him. I'm afraid that he'll come and attack me and the mothers and children too. Good News Translation Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid--afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children. International Standard Version Deliver me from my brother Esau's control, because I'm terrified of him, and I'm afraid that he's coming to attack me, the mothers, and their children. Majority Standard Bible Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. NET Bible Rescue me, I pray, from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid he will come and attack me, as well as the mothers with their children. New Heart English Bible Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear that he will come and attack me and the mothers with the children. Webster's Bible Translation Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he shall come and smite me, and the mother with the children. World English Bible Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and strike me and the mothers with the children. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPlease deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I am fearing him, lest he come and has struck me—mother beside sons; Young's Literal Translation 'Deliver me, I pray Thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I am fearing him, less he come and have smitten me -- mother beside sons; Smith's Literal Translation Take me away now from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him, lest he shall come and smite me, the mother upon the sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDeliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am greatly afraid of him: lest perhaps he come, and kill the mother with the children. Catholic Public Domain Version Rescue me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am very afraid of him, lest perhaps he may come and strike down the mother with the sons. New American Bible Save me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau! Otherwise I fear that he will come and strike me down and the mothers with the children. New Revised Standard Version Deliver me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him; he may come and kill us all, the mothers with the children. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDeliver me, I pray thee, from the hands of my brother Esau; for I am afraid of him, lest he will come to smite me, and the mothers with their children. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Save me from the hands of Esau my brother, because I am afraid of him, lest he will come and strike mother with her children. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Deliver me, I pray Thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau; for I fear him, lest he come and smite me, the mother with the children. Brenton Septuagint Translation Deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I am afraid of him, lest haply he should come and smite me, and the mother upon the children. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Fear of Esau…10I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. 11Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. 12But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’ ”… Cross References Psalm 59:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 18:48 who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Psalm 140:1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, Psalm 143:9 Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. 2 Samuel 22:49 who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Matthew 26:39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Luke 22:42 “Father, if You are willing, take this cup from Me. Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” John 17:15 I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one. Romans 15:31 Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, Treasury of Scripture Deliver me, I pray you, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children. Deliver. 1 Samuel 12:10 And they cried unto the LORD, and said, We have sinned, because we have forsaken the LORD, and have served Baalim and Ashtaroth: but now deliver us out of the hand of our enemies, and we will serve thee. 1 Samuel 24:15 The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand. Psalm 16:1 Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. the mother. Deuteronomy 22:6 If a bird's nest chance to be before thee in the way in any tree, or on the ground, whether they be young ones, or eggs, and the dam sitting upon the young, or upon the eggs, thou shalt not take the dam with the young: Hosea 10:14 Therefore shall a tumult arise among thy people, and all thy fortresses shall be spoiled, as Shalman spoiled Betharbel in the day of battle: the mother was dashed in pieces upon her children. with. Jump to Previous Afraid Attack Child Children Death Deliver Esau Fear Fearing Hand Mother Mothers Please Putting Save Saviour Slay Smite Smitten StrikeJump to Next Afraid Attack Child Children Death Deliver Esau Fear Fearing Hand Mother Mothers Please Putting Save Saviour Slay Smite Smitten StrikeGenesis 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. Please deliver me The Hebrew word for "deliver" is "נָצַל" (natsal), which conveys the idea of being snatched away or rescued. This plea for deliverance is a heartfelt cry from Jacob, who finds himself in a vulnerable position. Historically, Jacob's life has been marked by struggle and conflict, particularly with his brother Esau. This moment of prayer reflects a deep reliance on God, acknowledging that only divine intervention can save him from impending danger. It is a reminder of the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God's protection in times of fear and uncertainty. from the hand of my brother from the hand of Esau For I am afraid of him that he may come and attack me and the mothers with the children Hebrew Pleaseנָ֛א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' deliver me הַצִּילֵ֥נִי (haṣ·ṣî·lê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from the hand מִיַּ֥ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of my brother אָחִ֖י (’ā·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Esau, עֵשָׂ֑ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am afraid that יָרֵ֤א (yā·rê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent he may come יָב֣וֹא (yā·ḇō·w) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and attack me, וְהִכַּ֔נִי (wə·hik·ka·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5221: To strike and also the mothers אֵ֖ם (’êm) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) and עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their children [with me]. בָּנִֽים׃ (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son Links Genesis 32:11 NIVGenesis 32:11 NLT Genesis 32:11 ESV Genesis 32:11 NASB Genesis 32:11 KJV Genesis 32:11 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:11 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:11 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:11 French Bible Genesis 32:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:11 Please deliver me from the hand (Gen. 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