Genesis 32:1

Jacob [Supplanter] went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

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And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

In Context

2+ 32:2 Hebrew ch 32 v. 3 When he saw them, Jacob [Supplanter] said, “This is God’s army.” He called the name of that place Mahanaim [Two camps]. 1 Haftarah Vayetze ·Taking leave· ·And he went out·: 1 Hoshea / Hosea 12:12-14:9 (A); 11:7-12:11 (S) 1 B'rit Hadashah ·New Covenant·: Matt 3:13-4:11 1 Parashah 8: Vayishlach ·And he sent· 32:3-36:43

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Cross References

Genesis 24:60They blessed Rebekah [Securely bound], and said to her, “Our sister, may you be the mother of thousands of ten thousands, and let your offspring possess the gate of those who hate them.”

Psalms 91:11For he will enjoin his angels concerning you, 2 to guard you in all your ways. 1

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 →

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