Genesis 32:16

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jacob put servants in charge of each herd and told them, “Go ahead of me and keep a space between each herd.”

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Isaiah 28:26

They learn this from their God.

Proverbs 2:11

Sound judgment and good sense will watch over you.

Psalm 112:5

Life will go well for those who freely lend and are honest in business.

Genesis 32:20

And Jacob told them to be sure to say that he was right behind them. Jacob hoped the gifts would make Esau friendly, so Esau would be glad to see him when they met.

Genesis 32:17

Then he said to the servant in charge of the first herd, “When Esau meets you, he will ask whose servant you are. He will want to know where you are going and who owns those animals in front of you.

1 Samuel 25:19

and told her servants, “Take this on ahead, and I'll catch up with you.” She didn't tell her husband Nabal what she was doing.