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Genesis 33:15-17
Good News Translation
Genesis 33:15-17
Good News Translation
15 Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my men with you.”
But Jacob answered, “There is no need for that for I only want to gain your favor.”[a] 16 So that day Esau started on his way back to Edom. 17 But Jacob went to Sukkoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock. That is why the place was named Sukkoth.[b]
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- Genesis 33:15 for I only want to gain your favor; or if it's all right with you.
- Genesis 33:17 This name in Hebrew means “shelters.”
Genesis 33:15-17
New International Version
Genesis 33:15-17
New International Version
15 Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my men with you.”
“But why do that?” Jacob asked. “Just let me find favor in the eyes of my lord.”(A)
16 So that day Esau started on his way back to Seir.(B) 17 Jacob, however, went to Sukkoth,(C) where he built a place for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is called Sukkoth.[a]
Footnotes
- Genesis 33:17 Sukkoth means shelters.
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