Verse 16

He entrusted them to his servants, who divided them into herds. He told his servants,“Pass over before me, and keep some distance between one herd and the next.”

Referenced Verses

• Gen 32:20 : 20 You must also say,‘In fact your servant Jacob is behind us.’” Jacob thought,“I will first appease him by sending a gift ahead of me. After that I will meet him. Perhaps he will accept me.”
• Gen 33:8-9 : 8 Esau then asked,“What did you intend by sending all these herds to meet me?” Jacob replied,“To find favor in your sight, my lord.” 9 But Esau said,“I have plenty, my brother. Keep what belongs to you.”
• Ps 112:5 : 5 It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.
• Prov 2:11 : 11 Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you,
• Isa 28:26 : 26 His God instructs him; he teaches him the principles of agriculture.
• Matt 10:16 : 16 Persecution of Disciples“I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.