Genesis 32:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred female sheep and twenty male sheep,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists part of the generous gift of livestock that Jacob prepared to give his brother Esau.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob was returning to his homeland after years of exile and learned that his brother Esau was approaching with 400 men, which filled him with fear due to their past conflict. To appease Esau and seek reconciliation, Jacob divided his possessions and sent ahead large gifts of livestock as a gesture of goodwill. This verse lists specific animals from that gift, reflecting the cultural practice of using such offerings to mend relationships in ancient Near Eastern societies.

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