Genesis 32:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

He gave each flock of animals to his servants. Then he said to them, “Separate each group of animals. Go ahead of me and keep some space between each herd.”

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don’t hurt anyone.

Isaiah 28:26

Our God is using this to teach you a lesson. This example shows us that God is fair when he punishes his people.

Proverbs 2:11

Planning ahead will protect you, and understanding will guard you.

Psalm 112:5

It is good for people to be kind and generous and to be fair in business.

Genesis 32:20

You will say, ‘This is a gift to you, and your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought, “If I send these men ahead with gifts, maybe Esau will forgive me and accept me.”

Genesis 32:15

He took 30 camels and their colts, 40 cows and 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys and 10 male donkeys.

Genesis 32:17

Jacob gave them their orders. To the servant with the first group of animals he said, “When Esau my brother comes to you and asks you, ‘Whose animals are these? Where are you going? Whose servant are you?’

1 Samuel 25:19

Then Abigail told her servants, “Go on. I’ll follow you.” But she did not tell her husband.