Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, New Living Translation 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, English Standard Version two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Berean Standard Bible 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, King James Bible Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, New King James Version two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, New American Standard Bible two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, NASB 1995 two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, NASB 1977 two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Legacy Standard Bible two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Amplified Bible two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams, Christian Standard Bible two hundred female goats, twenty male goats, two hundred ewes, twenty rams, Holman Christian Standard Bible 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, American Standard Version two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, English Revised Version two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, GOD'S WORD® Translation 200 female goats and 20 male goats, 200 female sheep and 20 male sheep, International Standard Version 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, Majority Standard Bible 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, NET Bible two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, New Heart English Bible two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Webster's Bible Translation Two hundred she-goats, and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, World English Bible two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfemale goats two hundred, and male goats twenty, ewes two hundred, and rams twenty, Young's Literal Translation she-goats two hundred, and he-goats twenty, ewes two hundred, and rams twenty, Smith's Literal Translation Two hundred she-goats, and twenty he-goats, two hundred sheep and twenty rams. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTwo hundred she goats, twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, Catholic Public Domain Version two hundred she-goats, twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, New American Bible two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats; two hundred ewes and twenty rams; New Revised Standard Version two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTwo hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Two hundred she goats and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917two hundred she-goats and twenty he-goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, Brenton Septuagint Translation two hundred she-goats, twenty he-goats, two hundred sheep, twenty rams, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Fear of Esau…13Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: 14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, 1530 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys.… Cross References Genesis 33:10-11 But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably. / Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted. Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Genesis 31:9 Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me. Genesis 31:16 Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” Genesis 31:38-42 I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten the rams of your flock. / I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night. / As it was, the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes. ... Genesis 27:28-29 May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine. / May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.” Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 12:16 He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels. Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys. Exodus 12:38 And a mixed multitude also went up with them, along with great droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys 2 Samuel 16:1-2 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.” 1 Kings 10:25 Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules. Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. Treasury of Scripture Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, This was a princely present. Genesis 30:43 And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses. Genesis 31:9,16 Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me… Deuteronomy 8:18 But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Jump to Previous Ewes Female Females Goats He-Goats Hundred Male Males Rams Sheep She-Goats TwentyJump to Next Ewes Female Females Goats He-Goats Hundred Male Males Rams Sheep She-Goats TwentyGenesis 32 1. Jacob's vision at Mahanaim.3. His message to Esau. 6. He is afraid of Esau's coming. 9. He prays for deliverance. 13. He sends a present to Esau, and passes the brook Jabbok. 24. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel. 31. He halts. 200 female goats The Hebrew word for "female goats" is "עִזִּים" (izzim). In the ancient Near Eastern context, goats were highly valued for their milk, meat, and hides. The number 200 signifies abundance and wealth, indicating Jacob's substantial prosperity. This offering reflects Jacob's strategic planning and generosity, as he prepares to meet Esau, seeking reconciliation and peace. The large number of female goats also suggests a focus on future productivity and growth, as they would provide milk and offspring. 20 male goats 200 ewes 20 rams Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is preparing to meet his brother Esau after many years. He is sending gifts ahead to appease Esau, whom he fears might still hold a grudge against him for past deceptions. 2. Esau Jacob's brother, whom Jacob is preparing to meet. The gifts are intended to find favor in Esau's eyes, as Jacob is uncertain of Esau's current disposition towards him. 3. Paddan-aram The region where Jacob has been living and prospering under the service of Laban, his father-in-law, before deciding to return to Canaan. 4. Canaan The land to which Jacob is returning, and where he will eventually settle with his family. 5. Livestock The gifts Jacob prepares for Esau include a significant number of livestock, indicating both Jacob's wealth and his desire to reconcile with Esau. Teaching Points The Importance of ReconciliationJacob's actions demonstrate the importance of seeking reconciliation with those we have wronged. This is a biblical principle that is echoed throughout Scripture. Generosity as a Means of Peace Jacob's generous gift to Esau shows how material generosity can be a tool for peace and reconciliation. It reflects a heart willing to make amends. Trust in God's Provision Despite his fear, Jacob's ability to give such a large gift reflects his trust in God's provision. Believers are encouraged to trust God to meet their needs even when they give generously. Facing Past Mistakes Jacob's preparation to meet Esau is a reminder that we must face our past mistakes and seek to make things right, trusting God for the outcome. The Role of Humility in Relationships Jacob's approach to Esau is marked by humility, a necessary attitude for healing broken relationships.(14, 15) Goats--ewes--camels--kine--asses.--As the kinds of cattle are arranged according to their value, it is remarkable that kine should be prized above camels; for the milk of cows was regarded as of little worth. This high estimation of them, therefore, must have arisen from an increased regard for agriculture, the ploughing being done in the East by oxen. Asses of course come last, as being the animal used by chieftains for riding, and therefore prized as matters of luxury. (See Genesis 12:16; Judges 5:10.) Jacob selected "milch camels" because their milk forms a valuable part of the daily food of the Arabs.Verses 14, 15 - Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, thirty milch camels (specially valuable in the East on account of their milk, which was peculiarly sweet and wholesome) with their colts, forty kine, and ten hulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals. The selection was in harmony witch the general possessions of nomads (cf. Job 1:3; Job 42:12), and the proportion of male to female animals was arranged according to what the experience of the best ancient authorities has shown to be necessary for the purposes of breeding (Rosenmüller, Keil, Kalisch). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew 200מָאתַ֔יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred female goats, עִזִּ֣ים (‘iz·zîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5795: Female goat 20 עֶשְׂרִ֑ים (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth male goats, וּתְיָשִׁ֖ים (ū·ṯə·yā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8495: A buck, he-goat 200 מָאתַ֖יִם (mā·ṯa·yim) Number - fd Strong's 3967: A hundred ewes, רְחֵלִ֥ים (rə·ḥê·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7353: A ewe 20 עֶשְׂרִֽים׃ (‘eś·rîm) Number - common plural Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth rams, וְאֵילִ֥ים (wə·’ê·lîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree Links Genesis 32:14 NIVGenesis 32:14 NLT Genesis 32:14 ESV Genesis 32:14 NASB Genesis 32:14 KJV Genesis 32:14 BibleApps.com Genesis 32:14 Biblia Paralela Genesis 32:14 Chinese Bible Genesis 32:14 French Bible Genesis 32:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 32:14 Two hundred female goats and twenty male (Gen. 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