KJV ORIGINAL
Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
Jacob was preparing to meet his brother Esau after twenty years of separation, fearing that Esau still wanted to kill him for stealing his birthright and blessing. Jacob divided a massive gift of animals into multiple herds to send ahead of him, hoping to appease Esau's anger. This was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern culture where gifts were used to establish peace and show respect.
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