Genesis 32:1

Genesis 32:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• New International Version (NIV)Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

Context of Genesis 32:1

And Jacob went on his way; and the angels of God met him. 2And when Jacob saw them he said, This is the camp of God. And he called the name of that place Mahanaim. 3And Jacob sent messengers before his face to Esau his brother, into the land of Seir, the fields of Edom.

Genesis 32:1 word by word

וְיַעֲקֹ֖ב הָלַ֣ךְ לְדַרְכּ֑וֹ וַיִּפְגְּעוּ־ב֖וֹ מַלְאֲכֵ֥י אֱלֹהִֽים׃Read the interlinear

• wentשׁוּבshûb · to return: returnH7725

Cross-references for Genesis 32:1

• Psalms 91:11For he shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to keep thee in all thy ways:
• Hebrews 1:4taking a place by so much better than the angels, as he inherits a name more excellent than they.
• 1 Corinthians 3:22Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or [the] world, or life, or death, or things present, or things coming, all are yours;
• Ephesians 3:10in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God,

Commentaries on Genesis 32:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The angels of God met him - Our word angel comes from the Greek aggelos, which literally signifies a messenger; or, as translated in some of our old Bibles, a tidings-bringer. The Hebrew word מלאך malach, from לאך laach, to send, minister to, employ, is nearly of the same import; and hence we may see the propriety of St. Augustine's remark: Nomen non naturae sed officii, "It is a name, not of nature, but of office;" and hence it is applied indifferently…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-32Verses 1-32 - Jacob Wrestles in Prayer 3. מחנים machănāyı̂m Machanaim, “two camps.” 22. יבק yaboq Jabboq; related: בקק bāqaq “gush or gurgle out” or אבק 'ābaq in niphal, “wrestle.” Now Wady Zurka. 29. ישׂראל yı̂śrā'ēl Jisrael, “prince of God.” 31. פניאל penı̂y'ēl = פנוּאל penû'ēl Peniel, Penuel, “face of God.” After twenty years spent in Aram, Jacob now returns to Kenann. As his departure was marked by a great moment in his spiritual life, so he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Chapter Outline Jacob's vision at Mahanaim, His fear of Esau. (1-8) Jacob's earnest prayer for deliverance, He prepares a present for Esau. (9-23) He wrestles with the Angel. (24-32) Verses 1-8 The angels of God appeared to Jacob, to encourage him with the assurance of the Divine protection. When God designs his people for great trials, he prepares them by great comforts. While Jacob, to whom the promise belonged, had been in hard service, Esau was become…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1God promised Jacob protection when he needed comfort the most. Jacob's journey was a physical return to his homeland and a spiritual return to God's promised land. God protects his people and fulfills his plan.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1Ge 32:1, 2. Vision of Angels. 1. angels of God met him--It is not said whether this angelic manifestation was made in a vision by day, or a dream by night. There is an evident allusion, however, to the appearance upon the ladder (compare Ge 28:12), and this occurring to Jacob on his return to Canaan, was an encouraging pledge of the continued presence and protection of God (Psa 34:7; He 1:14).Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 32:1

• Jacob

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• God
• Jacob
• Jacob, Israel
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Angel
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• Cast
• Deal
• Mercy
• Present

Commentaries on Genesis 32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings