KJV ORIGINAL
Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten bulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Thirty female camels that were giving milk, along with their young camels, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten young donkeys.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the generous gift of livestock that Jacob prepared to give his brother Esau as he tried to make peace with him.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob was returning home after twenty years away, having fled from his brother Esau who had threatened to kill him over the stolen birthright. Jacob was sending these valuable animals ahead as a peace offering, hoping to calm Esau's anger before they met face to face. Livestock was considered great wealth in ancient times, making this an extremely generous gift.
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