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

Jacob continued on his journey to his father's house. On his way the angels of God met him. 2When Jacob saw them, he said, ‘This is where God's army has put up their tents!’ So he called that place Mahanaim. 3Jacob sent men with a message to his brother Esau. Esau was living in the land of Seir, also called Edom.

Genesis 32:1 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Jacobיַעֲקֹבya‛ăqôb · JacobH3290
• wentהָלַךְhâlak · to go: wentH1980
• on his wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: journeyH1870
• and the angelsמַלְאָךְmal'âk · messenger: angelH4397
• of Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• metפָּגַעpâga‛ · to fall onH6293

Cross-references for Genesis 32:1

• Psalms 91:11For God will tell his angels to keep you safe. They will protect you wherever you go.
• Hebrews 1:4That shows us that God's Son is much greater than the angels. God has given him a name that shows he is more important than they are.
• 1 Corinthians 3:22Do not be proud of Paul, Apollos or Peter. We belong to you. All of this world, and life and death belong to you. The things of today and tomorrow belong to you. Everything belongs to you,
• Ephesians 3:10But now God wants the people of his church to show everyone how wise he is in every way. He wants the spiritual rulers and everything that has authority in the heavens to know this.

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
• Ask
• 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