He commanded the foremost, saying, “When Esau, my brother, meets you, and asks you, saying, ‘Whose are you? Where are you going? Whose are these before you?’
Genesis 32:18 - Y'all Version Bible Then you must say, ‘They are your servant, Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord, Esau. In fact, he is behind us.’” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob's; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then you shall say, They are your servant Jacob's; it is a present sent to my lord Esau; and moreover, he is behind us. American Standard Version (1901) then thou shalt say, They are thy servant Jacob’s; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, he also is behind us. Common English Bible say, ‘They are your servant Jacob’s, a gift sent to my master Esau. And Jacob is actually right behind us.’” Catholic Public Domain Version you shall respond: "Your servant Jacob's. He has sent them as a gift to my lord Esau. And he is also coming after us." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt answer: Thy servant Jacob's: he hath sent them as a present to my lord Esau: and he cometh after us. |
He commanded the foremost, saying, “When Esau, my brother, meets you, and asks you, saying, ‘Whose are you? Where are you going? Whose are these before you?’
He commanded also the second, and the third, and all that followed the herds, saying, “This is how y’all are to speak to Esau when y’all find him.