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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

then you are to say, ‘They belong to your servant Jacob. They are a gift, sent to my lord Esau. And behold, Jacob is behind us.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

Then you shall say, ‘They are your servant, Jacob’s. It is a present sent to my lord, Esau. Behold, he also is behind us.’”

King James Version (KJV)

Then thou shalt say, They be thy servant Jacob’s; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, also he is behind us.

American Standard Version (ASV)

then thou shalt say [They are] thy servant Jacob`s; it is a present sent unto my lord Esau: and, behold, he also is behind us.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then say to him, These are your servant Jacob's; they are an offering for my lord, for Esau; and he himself is coming after us.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces dirás: Presente es de tu siervo Jacob, que envía á mi señor Esaú; y he aquí también él viene tras nosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

le respondiera: «Mi señor Esaú, este es un regalo que le envía mi amo Jacob. A propósito, él viene detrás de nosotros».

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