Genesis 32:2 - Forerunner Commentary

Genesis 32:2

1 So Jacob went on his way, and ^athe angels of God met him.

2 When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is God’s ^acamp.” And he called the name of that place¹ Mahanaim.

3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother ^ain the land of Seir, ^bthe country of Edom.

4 And he commanded them, saying, ^a“Speak thus to my lord Esau, ‘Thus your servant Jacob says: “I have dwelt with Laban and stayed there until now.

5 ^aI have oxen, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants; and I have sent to tell my lord, that ^bI may find favor in your sight.” ’ ”

Definitions of words in Genesis 32:2:

He {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Mahanaim {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Mahanaim {Hitchcock's Bible Names}
Mahanaim {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Name {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Saw {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

God {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

Jacob {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Jacob {Hitchcock's Bible Names}