Genesis 32:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. The last time Jacob had seen his brother, his brother had been ready to kill him. Jacob had stolen the family blessing. Esau...

Genesis 31:49 New International Version (NIV) 49 It was also called Mizpah, because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. For an agreement to be binding, there had to be a third party to witness the agreement. Jacob and...

Genesis 32:1 New International Version (NIV) Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau 32 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. Angels would often appear in human form, but they must have looked different. Jacob recognized them at once. Why would angels of God...

Genesis 31:38-41 New International Version (NIV) 38 “I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten rams from your flocks. 39 I did not bring you animals torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you...

Genesis 31:32 New International Version (NIV) 32 But if you find anyone who has your gods, that person shall not live. In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself whether there is anything of yours here with me; and if so, take it.” Now Jacob did not know that...

Genesis 31:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 When Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s household gods. Many people at this time had wooden or metal idols. These were household idols that were thought to protect the home and offer advice...