Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. New Living Translation After taking them to the other side, he sent over all his possessions. English Standard Version He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. Berean Standard Bible He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. Berean Literal Bible And he took them and caused them to pass over the stream, and he caused to pass over what belonged to him. King James Bible And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had. New King James Version He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. New American Standard Bible He took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had. NASB 1995 He took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had. NASB 1977 And he took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had. Legacy Standard Bible And he took them and sent them across the stream. And he sent across whatever he had. Amplified Bible Then he took them and sent them across the brook. And he also sent across whatever he had. Berean Annotated Bible He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. Christian Standard Bible He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. Holman Christian Standard Bible He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. American Standard Version And he took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that which he had. English Revised Version And he took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that he had. GOD'S WORD® Translation After he sent them across the stream, he sent everything else across. Good News Translation After he had sent them across, he also sent across all that he owned, International Standard Version He took them across the river, along with all his possessions. NET Bible He took them and sent them across the stream along with all his possessions. New Heart English Bible He took them and sent them across the stream, and sent over all his possessions. Webster's Bible Translation And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that which he had. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. World English Bible He took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that which he had. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he takes them, and causes them to pass over the brook, and he causes that which he has to pass over. Berean Literal Bible And he took them and caused them to pass over the stream, and he caused to pass over what belonged to him. Young's Literal Translation and he taketh them, and causeth them to pass over the brook, and he causeth that which he hath to pass over. Smith's Literal Translation And he will take them and will cause them to pass through the torrent, and he will cause to pass through what is to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when all things were brought over that belonged to him, Catholic Public Domain Version And having delivered over all the things that belonged to him, New American Bible After he got them and brought them across the wadi and brought over what belonged to him, New Revised Standard Version He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he took them, and brought them over the brook, and then he brought across everything that he had. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he led them and made them cross over the river and made everyone whom he had to cross over. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that which he had. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he took them, and passed over the torrent, and brought over all his possessions. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Wrestles with God22During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23He took them and sent them across the stream, along with all his possessions. 24So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.… Cross References He took them Genesis 31:17 Then Jacob got up and put his children and his wives on camels, Genesis 46:5 Then Jacob departed from Beersheba, and the sons of Israel took their father Jacob in the wagons Pharaoh had sent to carry him, along with their children and wives. Genesis 12:5 And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, and sent them across the stream, 2 Samuel 19:18 and crossed at the ford to carry over the king’s household and to do what was good in his sight. When Shimei son of Gera crossed the Jordan, he fell down before the king 2 Samuel 17:22 So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. Joshua 3:17 The priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan, while all Israel crossed over the dry ground, until the entire nation had crossed the Jordan. along with all his possessions. Genesis 31:18 and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. Genesis 46:1 So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. Genesis 36:6 Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. Hosea 12:3-4 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God. / Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— Genesis 28:12-15 And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. / And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. … Genesis 31:3 Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Genesis 35:1 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. 1 Kings 18:46 And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. Treasury of Scripture And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had. sent them. Genesis 32:23 And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had. Jump to Previous Brook Causeth Likewise Possessions River Stream WhateverJump to Next Brook Causeth Likewise Possessions River Stream WhateverGenesis 32 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. He took them Jacob, the patriarch, is the central figure here. He is taking his family, which includes his wives, children, and servants. This action reflects his role as the head of the household and protector. In the broader narrative, Jacob is preparing to meet his brother Esau, whom he fears due to their past conflict. This moment is a turning point, showing Jacob's responsibility and care for his family. and sent them across the stream along with all his possessions Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is preparing to meet his brother Esau after many years. He is in a state of anxiety and fear, seeking to protect his family and possessions. 2. The Stream (Jabbok) A tributary of the Jordan River, the Jabbok is the location where Jacob sends his family and possessions across. It is a significant geographical marker in Jacob's journey. 3. Jacob's Family Includes his wives, children, and servants. They are part of the group that Jacob sends across the stream, indicating his concern for their safety. 4. Esau Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Esau is the reason for Jacob's actions. Jacob is preparing to meet Esau, whom he fears might still hold a grudge against him. 5. Possessions Jacob's wealth, which he sends across the stream, signifies his material blessings and the tangible evidence of God's promise to him. Teaching Points Trust in God's PromisesJacob's actions reflect a mixture of fear and faith. Despite his anxiety, he acts on the promises God has given him. We are reminded to trust in God's promises even when facing daunting situations. Preparation and Prudence Jacob's careful preparation in sending his family and possessions across the stream shows the importance of being prudent and wise in our actions while trusting God. Facing Fears with Faith Jacob's journey to meet Esau is a powerful example of confronting fears with faith. We are encouraged to face our fears, trusting that God is with us. Family and Responsibility Jacob's concern for his family's safety highlights the importance of caring for and protecting our loved ones, a responsibility that is both practical and spiritual. Material Blessings and Stewardship Jacob's possessions are a testament to God's blessing. We are reminded to be good stewards of what God has entrusted to us, using our resources wisely and for His glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 32:23?2. How does Genesis 32:23 demonstrate Jacob's reliance on God's protection and guidance? 3. What can we learn from Jacob's actions in Genesis 32:23 about faith? 4. How does Genesis 32:23 connect to God's promises to Abraham and Isaac? 5. In what ways can we apply Jacob's trust in God to our lives? 6. How does Jacob's preparation in Genesis 32:23 reflect spiritual readiness for challenges? 7. What is the significance of Jacob's crossing in Genesis 32:23 for his spiritual journey? 8. How does Genesis 32:23 reflect the theme of transformation in Jacob's life? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Genesis 32:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 32? 11. What is the significance of Jacob wrestling with God? 12. Is God all-powerful? 13. What is the total number of Abraham's wives? 14. Why does the narrative in Genesis 23 seem to contradict other passages suggesting Abraham freely inherited Canaan? What Does Genesis 32:23 Mean He took them“Jacob took his two wives, two maidservants, and eleven sons” (Genesis 32:22). • This deliberate movement shows Jacob as the responsible head of his household, just as Noah gathered his family into the ark (Genesis 7:7) and later Moses would lead Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 14:21-22). • Jacob’s initiative reflects faith in God’s promise of protection first given at Bethel (Genesis 28:15). By physically taking hold of his loved ones, he puts that promise into action. and sent them across the stream “and sent them across the stream” (Genesis 32:23). • The stream is the Jabbok, a tributary of the Jordan. Crossing water often marks a turning point: Abram crossed the Euphrates into the land of promise (Genesis 12:5), Israel would later cross the Jordan into Canaan (Joshua 3:17), and Elijah crossed the Jordan before his departure (2 Kings 2:8-11). • Jacob’s choice to remain behind while sending the family ahead places him alone for the coming encounter with God (Genesis 32:24). Solitude before the Lord is a pattern seen in Moses on Sinai (Exodus 34:28) and Jesus in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-39). along with all his possessions “along with all his possessions” (Genesis 32:23). • Nothing is left on the near side; Jacob’s whole life is now committed to the other bank. Similar all-in obedience appears when the disciples “left everything and followed” Jesus (Luke 5:11). • Jacob had once fled with only a staff (Genesis 32:10), but God multiplied his wealth (Genesis 30:43). By moving it across the Jabbok, Jacob publicly acknowledges that every blessing belongs under God’s care, echoing Proverbs 3:9-10. summary Genesis 32:23 pictures a decisive act of faith: Jacob gathers his household, moves them across the Jabbok, and commits every possession to God’s keeping. The verse sets the stage for his solitary wrestling with the LORD, illustrating that true surrender often comes after we have first placed our loved ones and resources entirely in God’s hands. (23) The brook.--Really, the ravine or valley; Arab., wady. Jacob, whose administrative powers were of a very high character, sees his wives, children, and cattle not only through the ford, but across the valley on to the high ground beyond. Staying himself to the very last, he is left alone on the south side of the torrent, but still in the ravine, across which the rest had taken their way. The definite proof that Jacob remained on the south side lies in the fact that Peniel belonged to the tribe of Gad; but, besides this, there could be no reason why he should recross the rapid river when once he had gone through it, and probably the idea has risen from taking the word brook in Genesis 32:23 in too narrow a sense. Really it is the word translated valley in Genesis 26:17, but is used only of such valleys or ravines as have been formed by the action of a mountain torrent. When Jacob had seen his wives and herds safe on the top of the southern ridge, the deep valley would be the very place for this solitary struggle. This ravine, we are told, has a width of from four to six miles.Hebrew He tookוַיִּקָּחֵ֔ם (way·yiq·qā·ḥêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take them and sent them across וַיַּֽעֲבִרֵ֖ם (way·ya·‘ă·ḇi·rêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on the stream, הַנָּ֑חַל (han·nā·ḥal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft along with all his possessions. אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Links Genesis 32:23 NIVGenesis 32:23 NLT Genesis 32:23 ESV Genesis 32:23 NASB Genesis 32:23 KJV Genesis 32:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:23 French Bible Genesis 32:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:23 He took them and sent them over (Gen. 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