Genesis 32:1
Jacob went on his way and some angels of God came to meet him.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
In Context
2When he saw them he said, “This must be God's camp!” He named the place “Two Camps.”
Cross References
Genesis 24:60They asked a blessing on her, saying, “Our dear sister, may you become the mother to thousands and thousands of descendants, and may they conquer their enemies.”
2 Kings 6:16Elisha replied, “Don't be afraid, for there are many more who are with us than there are with them!”
Psalms 91:11For he will command his angels to take care of you in everything you do.
Ephesians 3:10God's plan was that through the church the various aspects of his wisdom would be revealed to the rulers and authorities in heaven.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 32:1
We have here Jacob still upon his journey towards Canaan. Never did so many memorable things occur in any march as in this of Jacob's little family. By the way he meets, I. With good tidings from his God, ver. 1, 2 . II. With bad tidings from his brother, to whom he sent a message to notify his return, ver. 3-6 . In his distress, 1. He divides his company, ver. 7, 8 . 2. He makes his prayer to God, ver. 9-12 . 3. He sends a present to his brother, ver. 13-23 . 4. He wrestles with the angel, ver. 24-32 . Read the whole commentary →