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Genesis 32:11 Β· KJV

"Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee:
10I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.
11Deliver me, I pray thee, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau: for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children.
12And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.
13And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother;

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Reflection Questions

1

How does fear influence your decisions?

2

What does it mean for you to seek deliverance?

3

When have you felt the need to reconcile with someone?

Life Application

fear

Acknowledge your fears and bring them to God in prayer.

relationships

Consider reaching out to someone you need to reconcile with.

People in This Verse

EsauBoth

Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for selling his birthright for a meal. His story serves as a cautionary tale about valuing spiritual inheritance.

First appearance: Genesis 25:29-34

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Jabbok

The Jabbok River is a significant geographical landmark where Jacob prepares to confront Esau. It symbolizes transition and struggle.

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