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Genesis 32:1-2
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 32:1-2
Contemporary English Version
Jacob Gets Ready To Meet Esau
32 As Jacob was on his way back home, some of God's angels came and met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God's camp.” So he named the place Mahanaim.[a]
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- 32.2 Mahanaim: In Hebrew “Mahanaim” means “two camps.”
Genesis 32:1-2
New International Version
Genesis 32:1-2
New International Version
Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau
32 [a]Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God(A) met him. 2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God!”(B) So he named that place Mahanaim.[b](C)
Footnotes
- Genesis 32:1 In Hebrew texts 32:1-32 is numbered 32:2-33.
- Genesis 32:2 Mahanaim means two camps.
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