Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But he himself passed on ahead of them and
King James Version
And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Holman Bible
He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground
International Standard Version
Then he went out to meet Esau, passing in front of all of them, and bowed low to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
A Conservative Version
And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
American Standard Version
And he himself passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Amplified
Then Jacob crossed over [the stream] ahead of them and bowed himself to the ground seven times [bowing and moving forward each time], until he approached his brother.
Bible in Basic English
And he himself, going before them, went down on his face to the earth seven times till he came near his brother.
Darby Translation
And he passed on before them, and bowed to the earth seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Julia Smith Translation
And he passed through before them, and he will bow himself upon the earth seven times till he brought himself near to his brother.
King James 2000
And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he himself passed on before them and bowed down to the ground seven times until he came to his brother.
Modern King James verseion
And he passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he went before them and fell on the ground seven times, until he came unto his brother.
NET Bible
But Jacob himself went on ahead of them, and he bowed toward the ground seven times as he approached his brother.
New Heart English Bible
He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
The Emphasized Bible
but he himself, passed over before them, and bowed himself to the earth seven times, until he had come near unto his brother.
Webster
And he passed on before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, till he came near to his brother.
World English Bible
He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he himself passed over before them, and boweth himself to the earth seven times, until his drawing nigh unto his brother,
Themes
Conscience » Instances of » Of jacob, after he defrauded esau
Prayer » Answered » Jacob, for deliverance from esau
Salutations » Often accompanied by » Bowing frequently to the ground
Interlinear
Paniym
Shachah
Sheba`
Pa`am
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 33:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Meets Esau And Settles At Shechem
2
He put the concubines and their children first, then Leah and her children, and finally Rachel and Joseph at the rear.
3 But he himself passed on ahead of them and
Cross References
Genesis 42:6
As governor of the country, Joseph was selling grain to everyone. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed in front of him with their faces touching the ground.
Genesis 18:2
He looked up and noticed three men coming toward him. He ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed to the ground.
Genesis 43:26
Joseph came home and they gave him the gifts they had brought. They bowed down to him.
1 Samuel 2:5
Those who were full have hired themselves out for food. The hungry have ceased to hunger. The barren has borne seven. She who has had many sons has languished.
Proverbs 6:3
You are now in the power of that person. Here is what you should do: Go and beg for permission to call off the agreement.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises up against you do not withdraw from him for gentleness can put a stop to great offenses.
Luke 14:11
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled. And people who humble themselves will be exalted.
John 10:4
When all of his own are out he leads them. The sheep follow him for they know his voice.
John 10:11-12
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
John 10:15
Just as the Father knows me I know the Father! I lay down my life for the sheep.