Genesis 32:7

Good News Translation (US Version)

Jacob was frightened and worried. He divided into two groups the people who were with him, and also his sheep, goats, cattle, and camels.

Cross References

Genesis 35:3

We are going to leave here and go to Bethel, where I will build an altar to the God who helped me in the time of my trouble and who has been with me everywhere I have gone.”

2 Timothy 3:12

Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be persecuted;

2 Corinthians 1:4

He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the believers and encouraged them to remain true to the faith. “We must pass through many troubles to enter the Kingdom of God,” they taught.

John 16:33

I have told you this so that you will have peace by being united to me. The world will make you suffer. But be brave! I have defeated the world!”

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

Matthew 8:26

“Why are you so frightened?” Jesus answered. “What little faith you have!” Then he got up and ordered the winds and the waves to stop, and there was a great calm.

Isaiah 28:26

They know how to do their work, because God has taught them.

Proverbs 2:11

Your insight and understanding will protect you

Psalm 142:4

When I look beside me, I see that there is no one to help me, no one to protect me. No one cares for me.

Psalm 107:6

Then in their trouble they called to the Lord, and he saved them from their distress.

Psalm 61:2

In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge,

Psalm 31:13

I hear many enemies whispering; terror is all around me. They are making plans against me, plotting to kill me.

Exodus 14:10

When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help.

Genesis 32:11

Save me, I pray, from my brother Esau. I am afraid—afraid that he is coming to attack us and destroy us all, even the women and children.

Psalm 112:5

Happy is the person who is generous with his loans, who runs his business honestly.

Genesis 32:3

Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the country of Edom.

Genesis 32:8

He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks the first group, the other may be able to escape.”

Genesis 33:1

Jacob saw Esau coming with his four hundred men, so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two concubines.