And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 32 of Genesis. Jacob prepares to meet Esau again. Fear of the consequences of his past leads him to pray and send gifts in an attempt to seek reconciliation.
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Compare Genesis 32:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da fürchtete sich Jakob sehr, und ihm ward bange; und teilte das Volk, das bei ihm war, und die Schafe und die Rinder und die Kamele in zwei Heere
Y dijo: Si viniere Esaú a la una cuadrilla y la hiriere, la otra cuadrilla escapará.
et il dit: Si Esaü vient contre l'un des camps et le bat, le camp qui restera pourra se sauver.
E disse: Se Esaù viene ad una delle schiere, e la percuote, l’altra scamperà
Porque dizia: Se Esaú vier a um bando e o ferir, o outro bando escapará.
說:「 以掃 若來擊殺其中一隊,剩下的另一隊還可以逃脫。」
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