Genesis 32:3
World English Bible (WEB)
Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
In context
1 Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2 When he saw them, Jacob said, “This is God’s army.” He called the name of that place Mahanaim.
3 Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
4 He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall tell my lord, Esau: ‘This is what your servant, Jacob, says. I have lived as a foreigner with Laban, and stayed until now.
5 I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.’”
Genesis 32:3 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Jacob sent messengers in front of him to Esau, his brother, to the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
- KJV King James Version
- And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the field of Edom.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Jacob sendeth messengers before him unto Esau his brother, towards the land of Seir, the field of Edom,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Jacob sent messengers before his face to Esau his brother, into the land of Seir, the fields of Edom.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother, to the land of Seir, the country of Edom.