Genesis 33:13

“My lord can see that the children are weak,” Jacob responded. “Also, the goats, sheep, and cattle are nursing their young, and if I push them too hard, they'll all die.

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In The King James Version

And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.

In Context

12“Let's get on our way,” Esau said. “I'll go ahead of you.”

14You go on, my lord, and your servant will come along slowly, walking with the children, and I'll meet you at Seir.”

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Cross References

Proverbs 12:10Good people look after their animals, but the care given by wicked is really cruelty.

Ezekiel 34:15I myself will look after my sheep and give them a place to rest, declares the Lord God.

John 21:15After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he replied, “you know I love you.” “Take care of my lambs,” Jesus told him.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 33:6-16

5 And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. 6 Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves. 7 And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves. 8 And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord. 9… Read the whole commentary →

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