Genesis 32:15
Genesis 32:15 in Multiple Translations
30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys.
Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten bulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals.
thirty milch camels and their colts, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty she-asses and ten foals.
Thirty camels with their young ones, forty cows, ten oxen, twenty asses, and ten young asses.
30 female camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls; 20 female donkeys, 10 male donkeys.
Thirtie mylche camels with their coltes, fourtie kine, and ten bullockes, twentie she asses and ten foles.
suckling camels and their young ones thirty, cows forty, and bullocks ten, she-asses twenty, and foals ten;
thirty milk camels and their colts, forty cows, ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten foals.
Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty she-asses and ten foals.
Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and twenty bulls, twenty she asses, and ten of their foals.
30 female camels and their offspring, 40 cows and ten bulls, 20 female donkeys and 10 male donkeys.
30 female camels with their babies, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 32:15
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Genesis 32:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עִזִּ֣ים
מָאתַ֔יִם
וּ/תְיָשִׁ֖ים
עֶשְׂרִ֑ים
רְחֵלִ֥ים
מָאתַ֖יִם
וְ/אֵילִ֥ים
עֶשְׂרִֽים
עִזִּ֣ים
ʻêz
H5795
goat
N-fp
מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/תְיָשִׁ֖ים
tayish
H8495
male goat
Conj | N-mp
עֶשְׂרִ֑ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
רְחֵלִ֥ים
râchêl
H7353
ewe
N-fp
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/אֵילִ֥ים
ʼayil
H352
ram
Conj | N-mp
עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 32:15
עִזִּ֣ים
ʻêz
H5795
"goat"
N-fp
Refers to a female goat, often translated as she-goat or kid, and is also related to goat's hair in the Bible.
Definition: female goat, she-goat, goat, kid Aramaic equivalent: ez (עֵז "goat" H5796)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (she) goat, kid. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 7:58; Proverbs 27:27.
מָאתַ֔יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וּ/תְיָשִׁ֖ים
tayish
H8495
"male goat"
Conj | N-mp
A male goat is called a he-goat or buck in the Bible, known for its strong butting behavior. This word is used to describe a specific type of animal in the scriptures.
Definition: he-goat
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: he goat. See also: Genesis 30:35; 2 Chronicles 17:11; Proverbs 30:31.
עֶשְׂרִ֑ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
רְחֵלִ֥ים
râchêl
H7353
"ewe"
N-fp
This Hebrew word refers to a female sheep, or ewe. It is a type of animal, often mentioned in the Bible as part of a flock or herd, and is known for its ability to travel well.
Definition: ewe
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: ewe, sheep. See also: Genesis 31:38; Song of Solomon 6:6; Isaiah 53:7.
מָאתַ֖יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/אֵילִ֥ים
ʼayil
H352
"ram"
Conj | N-mp
A strong tree, like an oak or a ram, symbolizes strength and power, as seen in 1 Kings 7:2 where Solomon builds a house with strong pillars. It can also refer to a chief or leader, like in 1 Chronicles 12:14 where the leaders of the tribes are listed.
Definition: 1) ram 1a) ram (as food) 1b) ram (as sacrifice) 1c) ram (skin dyed red, for tabernacle)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: mighty (man), lintel, oak, post, ram, tree. See also: Genesis 15:9; Numbers 28:20; Psalms 66:15.
עֶשְׂרִֽים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
Study Notes — Genesis 32:15
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Context — Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
13Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:
14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,
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?’Genesis 32:15 Summary
In Genesis 32:15, Jacob is giving his brother Esau a very large gift of animals, including milk camels, cows, bulls, and donkeys. This gift is a sign of Jacob's wealth and prosperity, and also a way for him to try to make peace with his brother. Just like Jacob, we can show generosity and goodwill to those around us by giving freely and trusting in God's provision, as seen in Genesis 28:20-22 and Matthew 6:33. By doing so, we can bring glory to God and bless those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the large number of animals Jacob is giving to Esau?
The large number of animals Jacob is giving to Esau is a sign of his wealth and prosperity, and also a gesture of goodwill and appeasement, as seen in Genesis 32:15. This gift is also a fulfillment of Jacob's vow to God in Genesis 28:20-22, where he promised to give God a tenth of all he had if God would be with him and watch over him.
Why did Jacob include milk camels with their young in the gift?
The inclusion of milk camels with their young in the gift may have been a strategic move by Jacob to show Esau that he is a prosperous and successful shepherd, as camels were highly valued in ancient times, as mentioned in Genesis 12:16 and Genesis 24:10.
Is Jacob trying to bribe Esau with these gifts?
While the gifts may seem like a bribe, Jacob's intentions are more complex, as he is trying to appease Esau and prevent conflict, as seen in Genesis 32:15 and Genesis 33:1-17. Jacob's actions are also motivated by his fear of Esau's wrath, as expressed in Genesis 32:7-8.
How does this verse relate to Jacob's character development?
This verse shows Jacob's growth in humility and recognition of God's sovereignty, as he is now willing to give up some of his wealth and possessions to make amends with his brother, as seen in Genesis 32:15 and Genesis 33:1-17, and as promised in Genesis 28:20-22.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can show generosity and goodwill to those around me, just like Jacob did in Genesis 32:15?
- How can I balance my desire to please others with my need to please God, as Jacob struggled with in Genesis 32:15 and Genesis 28:20-22?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's sovereignty and provision, just like Jacob did in Genesis 32:15 and Genesis 28:20-22?
- How can I use my resources and possessions to bless others and bring glory to God, as Jacob did in Genesis 32:15?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 32:15
Thirty milch camels with their colts,.... Milch camels were in great esteem in the eastern countries; their milk being, as Aristotle (y) and Pliny (z) say, the sweetest of all milk: forty kine and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 32:15
And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother; He lodged there that same night.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 32:15
(14, 15) Goats—ewes—camels—kine—asses.—As the kinds of cattle are arranged according to their value, it is remarkable that kine should be prized above camels; for the milk of cows was regarded as of little worth. This high estimation of them, therefore, must have arisen from an increased regard for agriculture, the ploughing being done in the East by oxen. Asses of course come last, as being the animal used by chieftains for riding, and therefore prized as matters of luxury. (See Genesis 12:16; Judges 5:10.) Jacob selected “milch camels” because their milk forms a valuable part of the daily food of the Arabs.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 32:15
Verse 15. Ten bulls] The Syriac and Vulgate have twenty; but ten is a sufficient proportion to the forty kine. By all this we see that Jacob was led to make restitution for the injury he had done to his brother. Restitution for injuries done to man is essentially requisite if in our power. He who can and will not make restitution for the wrongs he has done, can have no claim even on the mercy of God.