Genesis 33:16

“¶ So Esau returned that day, on his way vnto Seir.”

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So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
- King James Version

So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So Esau, turning back that day, went on his way to Seir.
- Basic English Bible

And Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
- Darby Bible

So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
- Webster's Bible

So Esau returned that day on his way to Seir.
- World English Bible

And turn back on that day doth Esau on his way to Seir;
- Youngs Literal Bible

So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 33:16


33:16 And Jacob journeyed to Succoth - Having in a friendly manner parted with Esau, who was gone to his own country, he comes to a place, where he rested, set up booths for his cattle, and other conveniences for himself and family. The place was afterwards known by the name of Succoth, a city in the tribe of Gad, on the other side Jordan; it signifies booths: that when his posterity afterwards dwelt in houses of stone, they might remember that the Syrian ready to perish was their father, who was glad of booths, #Deu 26:5|.


Discussion for Genesis 33

  • Mercy Kariuki
    regardless of what you have victory comes from God. trust God and in prayer make your requests known unto him.
  • Danny Nguyen
    I have been thru 31 chapters and most of the chapter cover the test questions that not really important according to that individual chapter. Why all question concerning too much of how many children do they have? what is this children doing and others that doing? What is the name of this person? or who is Jacob brother or etc. Why did you go straight to question about God relationship to each individual of each chapter? I hope the test more regarding to God relationship to human rather than as asked.
  • Joseph
    I learnt from this Chapter that indeed 'PRAYER CHANGES THINGS '! It was the prayer of Jacob that melted the heart of Esau such that both of them wept Verse 4 . It was because Jacob prayed that God gave him 'a mouth and wisdom ' which Esau could not resist and not only did Esau took the gift from Jacob, but he did not argue with Jacob concerning joint movement to Seir. Jacob moved on with his family as God led him. Our God wants us to pray and be intimate with Him and this will require self discipline and sacrifice from us. may God pour upon all Christians the spirit of prayer and supplication that changes lives, families and nations in Jesus Name.
  • Elizabeth
    Sampson osei, jacob did not 'steal' Esau's birthright, Jacob actually bought it from him with a reciept (oath), Gen 25: 31, 33. Nothing comes free in this world. Not even Salvation, 'cause it was paid for by Christ. Afterall God changed his name. But I'm happy he later reconciled with him at last.
  • Richard
    Domingo..You have a very good perspective on those four rivers..The main river that comes out of the garden is the full word of God The river split into 4 they represent the four angels that are ready to reap the world in revelations..Don't forget the rain that God mentioned in the beginning..To represent the Living water the Bible the words/ verses/ Christ /..did not start until right before Noah.. Very good perception don't forget to follow the verses and when they start..I am very happy to see someone thinking like you ..
  • Sampson osei
    The best way to revenge is to succeed.Esau was suppsed to be the looder, God Himself said that Jacob I love and Esau I hate, and the same God said in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, If i shut down the heavens that there be no rain, if i send locust to devour the land and if I send pestilence upon my poeple, If my people that are called by my name shall humble themselves pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, i will hear from heaven and heal their land.Esau had all the chance to kill Jacob but he did not, he left his father's house after that Jacob had taken what belonged to him, God had intended to give to Jacob that blessing, but instead for Jacob to let God give to him in the right way he stole something that belonged to him.According to the blessings jacob received, it was Esau that was supposed to bow to Jacob and call him lord, but here we see Jacob bowing 7 times to Esau and calling him lord.when you dont wait on the Lord to give you what is rightfully yours and you take a short cut, there will always be consequecies.

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