King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He got up that night, took his two wives, his two slave-girls, and his eleven children, and forded the Yabok.
Berean Standard Bible:
During the night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven sons, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok.
American Standard Version:
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two handmaids, and his eleven children, and passed over the ford of the Jabbok.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he rose up{H6965} that night{H3915}, and took{H3947} his two{H8147} wives{H802}, and his two{H8147} womenservants{H8198}, and his eleven{H6240}{H259} sons{H3206}, and passed over{H5674} the ford{H4569} Jabbok{H2999}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 3:16
- And unto the Reubenites and unto the Gadites I gave from Gilead even unto the river Arnon half the valley, and the border even unto the river Jabbok, [which is] the border of the children of Ammon;
Deuteronomy 2:37
- Only unto the land of the children of Ammon thou camest not, [nor] unto any place of the river Jabbok, nor unto the cities in the mountains, nor unto whatsoever the LORD our God forbad us.
1 Timothy 5:8
- But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Joshua 12:2
- Sihon king of the Amorites, who dwelt in Heshbon, [and] ruled from Aroer, which [is] upon the bank of the river Arnon, and from the middle of the river, and from half Gilead, even unto the river Jabbok, [which is] the border of the children of Ammon;
Genesis 35:22
- And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard [it]. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:
Genesis 35:26
- And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these [are] the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram.
Genesis 35:18
- And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.
Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:
Commentary for Genesis 32:22
Genesis 32:22 is part of the narrative involving Jacob, who is preparing to reunite with his estranged brother Esau after many years of separation due to their conflict over the birthright and blessing. The historical context of this verse is set in the patriarchal period of Israel's history, where family dynamics and inheritance were crucial for the continuation of the family line and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Themes present in this verse and its surrounding context include:
1. **Family Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution**: Jacob fears Esau's potential wrath and takes measures to appease him, demonstrating a theme of reconciliation between estranged family members.
2. **Divine Protection and Providence**: Jacob's actions are framed by his awareness of God's promises and his need for divine protection as he prepares to face an uncertain future with his family.
3. **Personal Transformation**: This verse precedes Jacob's transformative encounter at the ford Jabbok, where he wrestles with God or an angelic being, resulting in his name being changed to Israel, signifying a change in his character and destiny.
4. **Preparation for the Unknown**: Jacob's careful and strategic approach to crossing the Jabbok with his family and possessions reflects a broader theme of preparing for significant and potentially challenging transitions in life.
5. **Fear and Faith**: Jacob's actions are driven by both fear of Esau and faith in God's promises, illustrating the complex interplay between human emotion and trust in the divine.
The crossing of the ford Jabbok represents both a physical and symbolic boundary that Jacob must cross as he moves towards the fulfillment of his role in the lineage of the Israelites. This event is pivotal in Jacob's life and the broader narrative of the Israelite people, marking a turning point in his relationship with God and his family.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H3915
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לַיִל
Transliteration: layil
Pronunciation: lah'-yil
Description: or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as לוּל; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity; (mid-)night (season). - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H8147
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁנַיִם
Transliteration: shᵉnayim
Pronunciation: shen-ah'-yim
Description: dual of שֵׁנִי; feminine שְׁתַּיִם; two; also (as ordinal) twofold; both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. - Strong's Number: H802
There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִשָּׁה
Transliteration: ʼishshâh
Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. - Strong's Number: H8198
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁפְחָה
Transliteration: shiphchâh
Pronunciation: shif-khaw'
Description: feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out (as a family; see מִשְׁפָּחָה); a female slave (as a member of the household); (bond-, hand-) maid(-en, -servant), wench, bondwoman, womanservant. - Strong's Number: H6240
There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂר
Transliteration: ʻâsâr
Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H3206
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֶלֶד
Transliteration: yeled
Pronunciation: yeh'-led
Description: from יָלַד; something born, i.e. a lad or offspring; boy, child, fruit, son, young man (one). - Strong's Number: H5674
There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָבַר
Transliteration: ʻâbar
Pronunciation: aw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. - Strong's Number: H4569
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲבָר
Transliteration: maʻăbâr
Pronunciation: mah-ab-awr'
Description: or feminine מַעֲבָרָה; from עָבַר; a crossing-place (of a river, a ford; of a mountain, a pass); abstractly, a transit, i.e. (figuratively) overwhelming; ford, place where...pass, passage. - Strong's Number: H2999
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַבֹּק
Transliteration: Yabbôq
Pronunciation: yab-boke'
Description: probably from בָּקַק; pouring forth; Jabbok, a river east of the Jordan; Jabbok.