Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. New Living Translation During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two servant wives, and his eleven sons and crossed the Jabbok River with them. English Standard Version The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. Berean Standard Bible During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. King James Bible And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok. New King James Version And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. New American Standard Bible Now he got up that same night and took his two wives, his two female slaves, and his eleven children, and crossed the shallow place of the Jabbok. NASB 1995 Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. NASB 1977 Now he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two maids and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. Legacy Standard Bible And he arose that same night and took his two wives and his two servant-women and his eleven children and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. Amplified Bible But he got up that same night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and waded over the ford of the Jabbok. Christian Standard Bible During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two slave women, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok. Holman Christian Standard Bible During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female slaves, and his 11 sons, and crossed the ford of Jabbok. American Standard Version And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok. English Revised Version And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of Jabbok. GOD'S WORD® Translation During that night he got up and gathered his two wives, his two slaves and his eleven children and crossed at the shallow part of the Jabbok River. Good News Translation That same night Jacob got up, took his two wives, his two concubines, and his eleven children, and crossed the Jabbok River. International Standard Version Later that night, he woke up, quickly took his two wives, his two women servants, and his eleven children, and forded the river at Jabbok. Majority Standard Bible During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. NET Bible During the night Jacob quickly took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. New Heart English Bible He got up that night and took his two wives, and his two female servants, and his eleven sons and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok. Webster's Bible Translation And he arose that night, and took his two wives, and his two women-servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok. World English Bible He rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of the Jabbok. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he rises in that night, and takes his two wives, and his two maidservants, and his eleven children, and passes over the passage of Jabbok; Young's Literal Translation And he riseth in that night, and taketh his two wives, and his two maid-servants, and his eleven children, and passeth over the passage of Jabbok; Smith's Literal Translation And he will rise in that night and take his two wives and his two maids, and his eleven sons, and he will pass over the passage of Jabbok. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd rising early he took his two wives, and his two handmaids, with his eleven sons, and passed over the ford of Jaboc. Catholic Public Domain Version And when he had arisen early, he took his two wives, and the same number of handmaids, with his eleven sons, and he crossed over the ford of Jabbok. New American Bible That night, however, Jacob arose, took his two wives, with the two maidservants and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. New Revised Standard Version The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he rose up in the night, and took his two wives and his two maidservants and his eleven sons, and led them to the desert of Jabbok. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he arose in the night and he took his two wives and his two handmaids and his eleven children and made them pass into the wilderness of Yabaq. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he rose up in that night, and took his two wives and his two servant-maids, and his eleven children, and crossed over the ford of Jaboch. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Wrestles with God22During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions.… Cross References Hosea 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— Genesis 28:10-15 Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. / On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. / And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. ... Genesis 35:1-7 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” / So Jacob told his household and all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods that are among you. Purify yourselves and change your garments. / Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.” ... Genesis 31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and made a solemn vow to Me. Now get up, leave this land at once, and return to your native land.’” Genesis 46:1-4 So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ... Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. 1 Kings 19:11-13 Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Psalm 77:16-20 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ... Psalm 114:3-5 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, 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. Matthew 14:25-33 During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. / When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. / But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” ... Mark 6:47-51 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. / He could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them, / but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— ... John 6:16-21 When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. ... Acts 12:6-10 On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison. / Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” ... Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. Treasury of Scripture And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok. his two wives. Genesis 29:21-35 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her… Genesis 30:1-24 And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die… Genesis 35:18,22-26 And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin… the ford Jabbok. Deuteronomy 2:37 Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, nor unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us. Deuteronomy 3:16 And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon; Joshua 12:2 Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, and ruled from Aroer, which is upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, which is the border of the children of Ammon; Jump to Previous Children Crossed Eleven Ford Handmaids Jabbok Jacob Maids Maidservants Night Passage Passed Passeth Riseth River Rose Servant-Women Wives Womenservants Women-ServantsJump to Next Children Crossed Eleven Ford Handmaids Jabbok Jacob Maids Maidservants Night Passage Passed Passeth Riseth River Rose Servant-Women Wives Womenservants Women-ServantsGenesis 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. During the night This phrase indicates a time of transition and vulnerability. Nighttime in biblical narratives often symbolizes a period of uncertainty or spiritual struggle. Jacob's actions during the night foreshadow the significant encounter he is about to have with God. This setting also reflects the urgency and secrecy of his movements, as he prepares to meet Esau, whom he fears. Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. He is known for his struggles and eventual transformation into Israel, a name given to him after wrestling with God. 2. Jacob's Family This includes his two wives, Leah and Rachel, his two maidservants, Bilhah and Zilpah, and his eleven sons. They are significant as the progenitors of the twelve tribes of Israel. 3. Jabbok River A tributary of the Jordan River, the Jabbok is the site of Jacob's significant encounter with God. The crossing of the Jabbok symbolizes a transition and a moment of deep spiritual significance. 4. Night The timing of this event is significant, as night often symbolizes a time of trial or testing in biblical accounts. 5. Crossing The act of crossing the Jabbok represents a pivotal moment of change and preparation for Jacob, as he is about to face his brother Esau. Teaching Points Transformation through StruggleJacob's crossing of the Jabbok is a precursor to his wrestling with God, symbolizing the transformative power of struggle and perseverance in faith. Preparation for Reconciliation Before meeting Esau, Jacob's actions demonstrate the importance of preparation and seeking God's guidance in times of potential conflict. Faith in Uncertainty The night crossing signifies moving forward in faith despite uncertainty, trusting in God's promises and protection. Family and Legacy Jacob's concern for his family highlights the importance of protecting and leading one's family in faith, ensuring the continuation of God's covenant promises. Symbolism of Crossing The act of crossing a boundary or barrier can represent a spiritual journey or transition, encouraging believers to trust God in their own life changes.(22) The ford Jabbok.--Heb., the ford of the Jabbok. This river, now called the Wady Zerba or Blue Torrent, formed afterwards the boundary between the tribes of Manasseh and Gad. It flows through a deep ravine, with so rapid a current as to make the crossing of it a matter of difficulty. Dr. Tristram (Land of Israel, p. 558) says that the water reached his horse's girths when he rode through the ford. Hebrew During the nightבַּלַּ֣יְלָה (bal·lay·lāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity Jacob got up וַיָּ֣קָם ׀ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and took וַיִּקַּ֞ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take his two שְׁתֵּ֤י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) wives, נָשָׁיו֙ (nā·šāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female his two שְׁתֵּ֣י (šə·tê) Number - fdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) maidservants, שִׁפְחֹתָ֔יו (šip̄·ḥō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8198: Maid, maidservant and his eleven אַחַ֥ד (’a·ḥaḏ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first sons, יְלָדָ֑יו (yə·lā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3206: Something born, a lad, offspring and crossed וַֽיַּעֲבֹ֔ר (way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the ford מַעֲבַ֥ר (ma·‘ă·ḇar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4569: A crossing-place, a transit, overwhelming of Jabbok. יַבֹּֽק׃ (yab·bōq) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2999: Jabbok -- a river East of the Jordan Links Genesis 32:22 NIVGenesis 32:22 NLT Genesis 32:22 ESV Genesis 32:22 NASB Genesis 32:22 KJV Genesis 32:22 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:22 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:22 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:22 French Bible Genesis 32:22 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:22 He rose up that night and took (Gen. Ge Gn) |
    |