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Genesis 32:23 Β· KJV

"And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had."

King James Version

What does Genesis 32:23 mean? β†’

Passage Context

21So went the present over before him: and himself lodged that night in the company.
22And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.
23And he took them, and sent them over the brook, and sent over that he had.
24And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.
25And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize safety for your loved ones?

2

What does it mean for you to let go of control?

3

When have you had to make sacrifices for others?

Life Application

family

Evaluate how you can ensure the safety and well-being of your family in difficult times.

trust

Practice letting go of control and trusting God with your circumstances.

People in This Verse

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

Brook

The brook is a geographical feature where Jacob sends his family across, representing a boundary and a moment of transition.

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