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Book of Genesis - Chapter 32 - Verse 6

32:6
And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.

Meaning

When the messengers returned to Jacob and delivered the news that his brother Esau was coming to meet him with four hundred men, it signaled a moment of great tension and uncertainty for Jacob. This verse from the book of Genesis shows the apprehension Jacob felt as he prepared to come face to face with the brother he had wronged years before. The mention of the four hundred men with Esau adds to the sense of impending conflict and danger. This encounter between Jacob and Esau is significant in the biblical narrative, as it highlights themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the consequences of past actions. It serves as a reminder that our actions have real repercussions, and that facing our past mistakes can be both challenging and ultimately transformative.

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