Genesis 32:14
New International Version
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

New Living Translation
200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,

English Standard Version
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Berean Standard Bible
200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,

King James Bible
Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

New King James Version
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

New American Standard Bible
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

NASB 1995
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

NASB 1977
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Legacy Standard Bible
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Amplified Bible
two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams,

Christian Standard Bible
two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,

American Standard Version
two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

English Revised Version
two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
200 female goats and 20 male goats, 200 female sheep and 20 male sheep,

International Standard Version
200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,

Majority Standard Bible
200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,

NET Bible
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

New Heart English Bible
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Webster's Bible Translation
Two hundred she-goats, and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

World English Bible
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
female goats two hundred, and male goats twenty, ewes two hundred, and rams twenty,

Young's Literal Translation
she-goats two hundred, and he-goats twenty, ewes two hundred, and rams twenty,

Smith's Literal Translation
Two hundred she-goats, and twenty he-goats, two hundred sheep and twenty rams.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Two hundred she goats, twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

Catholic Public Domain Version
two hundred she-goats, twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

New American Bible
two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats; two hundred ewes and twenty rams;

New Revised Standard Version
two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Two hundred she goats and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
two hundred she-goats, twenty he-goats, two hundred sheep, twenty rams,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jacob's Fear of Esau
13Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: 14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, 1530 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys.…

Cross References
Genesis 33:10-11
But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably. / Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.

Genesis 30:43
Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.

Genesis 31:9
Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me.

Genesis 31:16
Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Genesis 31:38-42
I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten the rams of your flock. / I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night. / As it was, the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes. ...

Genesis 27:28-29
May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 28:13-15
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 12:16
He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.

Genesis 13:2
And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.

Genesis 24:35
“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.

Exodus 12:38
And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds.

1 Samuel 25:18
Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys

2 Samuel 16:1-2
When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.”

1 Kings 10:25
Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Job 42:12
So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys.


Treasury of Scripture

Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

This was a princely present.

Genesis 30:43
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

Genesis 31:9,16
Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me…

Deuteronomy 8:18
But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

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Genesis 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.














200 female goats
The Hebrew word for "female goats" is "עִזִּים" (izzim). In the ancient Near Eastern context, goats were highly valued for their milk, meat, and hides. The number 200 signifies abundance and wealth, indicating Jacob's substantial prosperity. This offering reflects Jacob's strategic planning and generosity, as he prepares to meet Esau, seeking reconciliation and peace. The large number of female goats also suggests a focus on future productivity and growth, as they would provide milk and offspring.

20 male goats
The Hebrew term for "male goats" is "תַּיִשִׁים" (tayishim). Male goats were essential for breeding, ensuring the continuation and expansion of the herd. The presence of 20 male goats among the offering highlights the importance of strength and leadership within the flock. In a spiritual sense, this can symbolize the need for strong leadership and guidance within a community or family, as Jacob seeks to restore his relationship with Esau.

200 ewes
The word "ewes" in Hebrew is "רָחֵל" (rachel), which also happens to be the name of Jacob's beloved wife. Ewes were prized for their wool and ability to produce lambs, contributing to the wealth and sustainability of a household. The number 200 again emphasizes abundance and the blessings Jacob has received. This offering can be seen as a gesture of goodwill, demonstrating Jacob's desire to share his blessings and make amends with Esau.

20 rams
The Hebrew word for "rams" is "אֵילִים" (elim). Rams were vital for their role in breeding and as symbols of power and sacrifice. In biblical times, rams were often used in sacrificial offerings, representing atonement and dedication to God. The inclusion of 20 rams in Jacob's gift underscores his commitment to reconciliation and his willingness to make significant sacrifices to ensure peace with his brother. This act of giving can inspire believers to consider the importance of making sacrifices for the sake of harmony and unity within their own relationships.

(14, 15) Goats--ewes--camels--kine--asses.--As the kinds of cattle are arranged according to their value, it is remarkable that kine should be prized above camels; for the milk of cows was regarded as of little worth. This high estimation of them, therefore, must have arisen from an increased regard for agriculture, the ploughing being done in the East by oxen. Asses of course come last, as being the animal used by chieftains for riding, and therefore prized as matters of luxury. (See Genesis 12:16; Judges 5:10.) Jacob selected "milch camels" because their milk forms a valuable part of the daily food of the Arabs.

Verses 14, 15 - Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, thirty milch camels (specially valuable in the East on account of their milk, which was peculiarly sweet and wholesome) with their colts, forty kine, and ten hulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals. The selection was in harmony witch the general possessions of nomads (cf. Job 1:3; Job 42:12), and the proportion of male to female animals was arranged according to what the experience of the best ancient authorities has shown to be necessary for the purposes of breeding (Rosenmüller, Keil, Kalisch).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
200
מָאתַ֔יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

female goats,
עִזִּ֣ים (‘iz·zîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5795: Female goat

20
עֶשְׂרִ֑ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

male goats,
וּתְיָשִׁ֖ים (ū·ṯə·yā·šîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8495: A buck, he-goat

200
מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim)
Number - fd
Strong's 3967: A hundred

ewes,
רְחֵלִ֥ים (rə·ḥê·lîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 7353: A ewe

20
עֶשְׂרִֽים׃ (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

rams,
וְאֵילִ֥ים (wə·’ê·lîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree


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