Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In great fear and distress Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, and the flocks and herds and camels as well. New Living Translation Jacob was terrified at the news. He divided his household, along with the flocks and herds and camels, into two groups. English Standard Version Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed. He divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps, Berean Standard Bible In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. King James Bible Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; New King James Version So Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies. New American Standard Bible Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people who were with him, and the flocks, the herds, and the camels, into two companies; NASB 1995 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and the herds and the camels, into two companies; NASB 1977 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and the herds and the camels, into two companies; Legacy Standard Bible Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and the herds and the camels, into two camps. Amplified Bible Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people who were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two camps; Christian Standard Bible Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; he divided the people with him into two camps, along with the flocks, herds, and camels. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; he divided the people with him into two camps, along with the flocks, cattle, and camels. American Standard Version Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed: and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two companies; Contemporary English Version Jacob was so frightened that he divided his people, sheep, cattle, and camels into two groups. English Revised Version Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two companies; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jacob was terrified and distressed. So he divided the people, the sheep and goats, the cattle, and the camels into two camps. Good News Translation Jacob was frightened and worried. He divided into two groups the people who were with him, and also his sheep, goats, cattle, and camels. International Standard Version Feeling mounting terror and distress, Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, doing the same with the flocks, the cattle, and the camels. Majority Standard Bible In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. NET Bible Jacob was very afraid and upset. So he divided the people who were with him into two camps, as well as the flocks, herds, and camels. New Heart English Bible Then Jacob was very afraid and was distressed. He divided the people who were with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two camps; Webster's Bible Translation Then Jacob was greatly afraid, and distressed: and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks, and herds, and camels, into two bands; World English Bible Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed. He divided the people who were with him, along with the flocks, the herds, and the camels, into two companies. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jacob fears exceedingly, and is distressed, and he divides the people who [are] with him, and the flock, and the herd, and the camels, into two camps, Young's Literal Translation and Jacob feareth exceedingly, and is distressed, and he divideth the people who are with him, and the flock, and the herd, and the camels, into two camps, Smith's Literal Translation And Jacob will be greatly afraid and it will press upon him: and he will divide the people which were with him, and the sheep and the oxen, and the camels, into two camps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Jacob was greatly afraid; and in his fear divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies, Catholic Public Domain Version Jacob was very afraid. And in his terror, he divided the people who were with him, likewise the flocks, and the sheep, and the oxen, and the camels, into two companies, New American Bible Jacob was very much frightened. In his anxiety, he divided the people who were with him, as well as his flocks, herds and camels, into two camps. New Revised Standard Version Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two companies, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Jacob was afraid and greatly distressed; and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and herds and camels, into two groups; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yaquuv was afraid and it was very distressing to him, and he divided the people that were with him, and the flocks and oxen and camels into two camps; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed. And he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and the herds, and the camels, into two camps. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jacob was greatly terrified, and was perplexed; and he divided the people that was with him, and the cows, and the camels, and the sheep, into two camps. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Fear of Esau…6When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” 7In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels. 8He thought, “If Esau comes and attacks one camp, then the other camp can escape.”… Cross References Exodus 14:10 As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. 1 Samuel 21:12 Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath. 1 Samuel 27:1 David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” 2 Samuel 15:14 And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” 2 Kings 19:3 to tell him, “This is what Hezekiah says: Today is a day of distress, rebuke, and disgrace; for children have come to the point of birth, but there is no strength to deliver them. Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. Psalm 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 55:5 Fear and trembling grip me, and horror has overwhelmed me. Proverbs 3:25-26 Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Jeremiah 30:5-7 Yes, this is what the LORD says: “A cry of panic is heard—a cry of terror, not of peace. / Ask now, and see: Can a male give birth? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale? / How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it. Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 26:37-38 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” Mark 14:33-34 He took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed. / Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch.” Luke 12:4-5 I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. / But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear the One who, after you have been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him! Treasury of Scripture Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; greatly. Exodus 14:10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. Psalm 18:4,5 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid… Psalm 31:13 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. distressed. Genesis 35:3 And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went. Psalm 107:6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. and he. Psalm 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion. Proverbs 2:11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: Isaiah 28:26 For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him. Jump to Previous Afraid Bands Camels Camps Cattle Companies Distress Distressed Divided Divideth Exceedingly Fear Feareth Flock Flocks Great Greatly Groups Herds Jacob Mind Sheep Troops TroubleJump to Next Afraid Bands Camels Camps Cattle Companies Distress Distressed Divided Divideth Exceedingly Fear Feareth Flock Flocks Great Greatly Groups Herds Jacob Mind Sheep Troops TroubleGenesis 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. In great fear and distress The Hebrew words here are "yare" (fear) and "yatsar" (distress). "Yare" conveys a deep, reverential fear, often used in the context of fearing God, but here it reflects Jacob's human anxiety. "Yatsar" suggests a pressing, constricting feeling, akin to being in a tight spot. Jacob's fear and distress are understandable given his anticipation of meeting Esau, whom he had wronged. This emotional turmoil highlights the human condition of facing past sins and the fear of their consequences. It serves as a reminder of the need for divine intervention and the peace that surpasses understanding, which only God can provide. Jacob divided his people into two camps as well as the flocks and herds and camels Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In greatמְאֹ֖ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily fear וַיִּירָ֧א (way·yî·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten and distress, וַיֵּ֣צֶר (way·yê·ṣer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3334: Be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits, be vexed Jacob יַעֲקֹ֛ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc divided וַיַּ֜חַץ (way·ya·ḥaṣ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2673: To cut, split in two, to halve his אִתּ֗וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among people הָעָ֣ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock into two לִשְׁנֵ֥י (liš·nê) Preposition-l | Number - mdc Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) camps, מַחֲנֽוֹת׃ (ma·ḥă·nō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 4264: An encampment, an army as well as the flocks הַצֹּ֧אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and herds הַבָּקָ֛ר (hab·bā·qār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd and camels. וְהַגְּמַלִּ֖ים (wə·hag·gə·mal·lîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1581: A camel Links Genesis 32:7 NIVGenesis 32:7 NLT Genesis 32:7 ESV Genesis 32:7 NASB Genesis 32:7 KJV Genesis 32:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:7 French Bible Genesis 32:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was (Gen. 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