Read Plans
Sign in Register

Genesis 32:4

WEB

4He commanded them, saying, “This is what you shall tell my lord, Esau: ‘This is what your servant, Jacob, says. I have lived as a foreigner with Laban, and stayed until now.

KJV

4And he commanded[+] them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now:

BSB

4He instructed them, “You are to say to my master Esau, ‘Your servant Jacob says: I have been staying with Laban and have remained there until now.

FBV

4He told them, “This is what you are to say to my lord Esau. Your servant Jacob sends you this message. I've been staying with Laban up till now,

Related Resources

Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2) - BibleProject

Extra References

1 Peter 3:6

6So Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror.


Ecclesiastes 10:4

4If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don’t leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.


Genesis 27:29

29Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers. Let your mother’s sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you. Blessed be everyone who blesses you.”


Genesis 32:5

5I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, male servants, and female servants. I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find favor in your sight.’”


Luke 14:11

11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”


Genesis 32:18

18Then you shall say, ‘They are your servant, Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord, Esau. Behold, he also is behind us.’”


Proverbs 6:3

3Do this now, my son, and deliver yourself, since you have come into the hand of your neighbor. Go, humble yourself. Press your plea with your neighbor.


Genesis 4:7

7If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.”


1 Samuel 26:17

17Saul recognized David’s voice, and said, “Is this your voice, my son David?” David said, “It is my voice, my lord, O king.”


Exodus 32:22

22Aaron said, “Don’t let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.