Genesis 33:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Bible in Basic English

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he went forward and bowed down with his face to the ground seven times until his brother came near.

Free Bible Version

Then Jacob went ahead of them and bowed low to the ground seven times before approaching his brother.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he went before them and bowed him selfe to the ground seuen times, vntill he came neere to his brother.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

One Unity Resource Bible

He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Translation for Translators

He himself went ahead of them all, and as he continued to approach his older brother, he prostrated himself with his face on the ground seven times.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He himself went on ahead of them. He bowed toward the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Noah Webster Bible

And he passed on before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, till he came near to his brother.

World English Bible

He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Young's Literal Translation

And he himself passed over before them, and boweth himself to the earth seven times, until his drawing nigh unto his brother,

Context

Jacob Meets Esau

²He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear.³But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

Summary

In Genesis 33:3, we see the beautiful reconciliation between Jacob and his brother Esau after years of estrangement. Jacob, filled with fear and uncertainty, approaches Esau humbly and respectfully, bowing down seven times as a sign of submission. This encounter demonstrates the power of forgiveness, grace, and God's ability to heal broken relationships. It serves as a reminder that reconciliation is possible through humility, forgiveness, and God's guiding hand, showcasing the importance of seeking peace and restoration in strained relationships.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

he bowed himself . . . seven times--The manner of doing this is by looking towards a superior and bowing with the upper part of the body brought parallel to the ground, then advancing a few steps and bowing again, and repeating his obeisance till, at the seventh time, the suppliant stands in the immediate presence of his superior. The members of his family did the same. This was a token of profound respect, and, though very marked, it would appear natural; for Esau being the elder brother, was, according to the custom of the East, entitled to respectful treatment from his younger brother. His attendants would be struck by it, and according to Eastern habits, would magnify it in the hearing of their master.

Genesis 33:3

Jacob Meets Esau

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Bible in Basic English

And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he went forward and bowed down with his face to the ground seven times until his brother came near.

Free Bible Version

Then Jacob went ahead of them and bowed low to the ground seven times before approaching his brother.

Geneva Bible 1599

So he went before them and bowed him selfe to the ground seuen times, vntill he came neere to his brother.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

One Unity Resource Bible

He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Translation for Translators

He himself went ahead of them all, and as he continued to approach his older brother, he prostrated himself with his face on the ground seven times.

Unlocked Literal Bible

He himself went on ahead of them. He bowed toward the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Noah Webster Bible

And he passed on before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, till he came near to his brother.

World English Bible

He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

Young's Literal Translation

And he himself passed over before them, and boweth himself to the earth seven times, until his drawing nigh unto his brother,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Genesis 33:3

Verse

Context

Jacob Meets Esau

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Genesis 33:3

Jacob Meets Esau

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes