Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He put them in the care of his servants, each herd by itself, and said to his servants, “Go ahead of me, and keep some space between the herds.” New Living Translation He divided these animals into herds and assigned each to different servants. Then he told his servants, “Go ahead of me with the animals, but keep some distance between the herds.” English Standard Version These he handed over to his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on ahead of me and put a space between drove and drove.” Berean Standard Bible He entrusted them to his servants in separate herds and told them, “Go on ahead of me, and keep some distance between the herds.” King James Bible And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by themselves; and said unto his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove. New King James Version Then he delivered them to the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass over before me, and put some distance between successive droves.” New American Standard Bible Then he placed them in the care of his servants, every flock by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on ahead of me, and put a space between flocks.” NASB 1995 He delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on before me, and put a space between droves.” NASB 1977 And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on before me, and put a space between droves.” Legacy Standard Bible And he gave them into the hand of his servants, every flock by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on before me and put a space between flocks.” Amplified Bible He put them into the care of his servants, every herd by itself, and said to his servants, “Go on ahead of me, and put an interval [of space] between the individual herds.” Christian Standard Bible He entrusted them to his slaves as separate herds and said to them, “Go on ahead of me, and leave some distance between the herds.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He entrusted them to his slaves as separate herds and said to them, “Go on ahead of me, and leave some distance between the herds.” American Standard Version And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and said unto his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove. Contemporary English Version Jacob put servants in charge of each herd and told them, "Go ahead of me and keep a space between each herd." English Revised Version And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself; and said unto his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove. GOD'S WORD® Translation He placed servants in charge of each herd. Then he said to his servants, "Go ahead of me, and keep a distance between the herds." Good News Translation He divided them into herds and put one of his servants in charge of each herd. He said to them, "Go ahead of me, and leave a space between each herd and the one behind it." International Standard Version He entrusted them into the care of his servants, one herd at a time. Then he told his servants, "Go in front of me, making sure there's plenty of space between herds." Majority Standard Bible He entrusted them to his servants in separate herds and told them, ?Go on ahead of me, and keep some distance between the herds.? NET Bible He entrusted them to his servants, who divided them into herds. He told his servants, "Pass over before me, and keep some distance between one herd and the next." New Heart English Bible He entrusted them into the hands of his servants as separate herds, and said to his servants, "Pass over before me, and keep some distance between the herds." Webster's Bible Translation And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by themselves; and said to his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove. World English Bible He delivered them into the hands of his servants, every herd by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass over before me, and put a space between herd and herd.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he gives into the hand of his servants every drove by itself, and says to his servants, “Pass over before me, and a space you put between drove and drove.” Young's Literal Translation and he giveth into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and saith unto his servants, 'Pass over before me, and a space ye do put between drove and drove.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will give into the hand of his servants a flock, a flock itself alone; and he will say to his servants, Pass over before me, and ye shall put enlargement between flock and between flock. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent them by the hands of his servants, every drove by itself, and he said to his servants: Go before me, and let there be a space between drove and drove. Catholic Public Domain Version And he sent them by the hands of his servants, each flock separately, and he said to his servants: “Pass before me, and let there be a space between flock and flock.” New American Bible He put these animals in the care of his servants, in separate herds, and he told the servants, “Go on ahead of me, but keep some space between the herds.” New Revised Standard Version These he delivered into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on ahead of me, and put a space between drove and drove.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he entrusted them to his servants, every drove by itself; and said to his servants, Pass over before me, and keep a distance between drove and drove. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he gave into the hand of his Servants a fold each by itself, and said to his Servants, “Pass before me and make a space between each fold and the next fold.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by itself; and said unto his servants: 'Pass over before me, and put a space betwixt drove and drove.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he gave them to his servants each drove apart; and he said to his servants, Go on before me, and put a space between drove and drove. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Fear of Esau…1530 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. 16He entrusted them to his servants in separate herds and told them, “Go on ahead of me, and keep some distance between the herds.” 17He instructed the one in the lead, “When my brother Esau meets you and asks, ‘To whom do you belong, where are you going, and whose animals are these before you?’… Cross References Genesis 33:8-11 “What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered. / “I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.” / 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. ... Genesis 43:11-14 Then their father Israel said to them, “If it must be so, then do this: Put some of the best products of the land in your packs and carry them down as a gift for the man—a little balm and a little honey, spices and myrrh, pistachios and almonds. / Take double the silver with you so that you may return the silver that was put back into the mouths of your sacks. Perhaps it was a mistake. / Take your brother as well, and return to the man at once. ... 1 Samuel 25:18-19 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 / and said to her young men, “Go ahead of me. I will be right behind you.” But she did not tell her husband Nabal. Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. Proverbs 21:14 A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. 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 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. 2 Kings 8:8-9 So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” / So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” Esther 9:22 as the days on which the Jews gained rest from their enemies and the month in which their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He wrote that these were to be days of feasting and joy, of sending gifts to one another and to the poor. Job 42:8-10 So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. / After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 18:15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Luke 14:31-32 Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? / And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. Luke 16:9 I tell you, use worldly wealth to make friends for yourselves so that when it is gone, they will welcome you into eternal dwellings. Treasury of Scripture And he delivered them into the hand of his servants, every drove by themselves; and said to his servants, Pass over before me, and put a space between drove and drove. space. Genesis 32:20 And say ye moreover, Behold, thy servant Jacob is behind us. For he said, I will appease him with the present that goeth before me, and afterward I will see his face; peradventure he will accept of me. Genesis 33:8,9 And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord… Psalm 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Jump to Previous Ahead Betwixt Care Delivered Drove Droves Hand Hands Herd Itself Servants Space ThemselvesJump to Next Ahead Betwixt Care Delivered Drove Droves Hand Hands Herd Itself Servants Space ThemselvesGenesis 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. He entrusted them to his servants Jacob, preparing to meet Esau, entrusts his livestock to his servants. This act of delegation reflects his wealth and status, as he has numerous servants to manage his possessions. In biblical times, servants often played crucial roles in managing household affairs, similar to Abraham's servant Eliezer. This delegation also shows Jacob's strategic planning, as he uses his resources to appease Esau. in separate herds and told them, “Go on ahead of me and keep some distance between the herds.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is preparing to meet his brother Esau after many years. He is concerned about Esau's reaction and is taking strategic steps to appease him. 2. Esau Jacob's brother, whom Jacob is about to meet. Their relationship has been strained since Jacob deceived Esau out of his birthright and blessing. 3. Servants These are the individuals Jacob entrusts with the herds. They play a role in executing Jacob's plan to pacify Esau. 4. Herds The livestock that Jacob sends ahead as gifts to Esau. They are divided into separate groups to create a continuous offering. 5. The Journey The event of Jacob's return to Canaan, which is a significant moment in his life as he reconciles with his past and his brother. Teaching Points Strategic PeacemakingJacob's actions demonstrate the importance of thoughtful and strategic efforts in making peace with others. We should consider how we can proactively address conflicts in our own lives. Trust in God's Plan Despite his fear, Jacob moves forward with trust in God's promises. We are reminded to trust God even when facing potentially hostile situations. Generosity as a Bridge Jacob's use of gifts to appease Esau highlights the role of generosity in mending relationships. We can apply this by using our resources to bless and reconcile with others. Preparation and Prayer Jacob's preparation is coupled with prayer (Genesis 32:9-12). This teaches us the importance of combining practical steps with spiritual reliance. Facing the Past Jacob's journey back to Esau is a journey of facing his past mistakes. We are encouraged to confront our past with courage and seek reconciliation.(16) A space.--Heb., a breathing place. These paration of the droves would be a matter of course, as each kind would travel peaceably onward only by itself. But Jacob rightly concluded that the repeated acknowledgment of Esau as his lord, added to the great value of the gift, would fill his brother's heart with friendly feelings, and perhaps therefore he put a longer space than usual between the successive droves.Verse 16. - And he delivered them into the Band of his servants, every drove by themselves (literally, drove and drove separately); and said unto his servants, Passover (the river Jabbok) before me, and put a space (literally, a breathing-place) betwixt drove and drove - as is still the manner with Oriental shepherds (cf. 'Land and Book,' p. 331). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He entrusted them toוַיִּתֵּן֙ (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set his servants עֲבָדָ֔יו (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant in separate לְבַדּ֑וֹ (lə·ḇad·dōw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 905: Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of herds עֵ֥דֶר (‘ê·ḏer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5739: An arrangement, muster and told וַ֤יֹּאמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them, עֲבָדָיו֙ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant “Go on עִבְר֣וּ (‘iḇ·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on ahead of me, לְפָנַ֔י (lə·p̄ā·nay) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face and keep תָּשִׂ֔ימוּ (tā·śî·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set some distance וְרֶ֣וַח (wə·re·waḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7305: A space, interval, respite, relief between בֵּ֥ין (bên) Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between the herds.” עֵ֖דֶר (‘ê·ḏer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5739: An arrangement, muster Links Genesis 32:16 NIVGenesis 32:16 NLT Genesis 32:16 ESV Genesis 32:16 NASB Genesis 32:16 KJV Genesis 32:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:16 French Bible Genesis 32:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:16 He delivered them into the hands (Gen. 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