Genesis 32:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten bulls, twenty she asses, and ten foals.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The gift continues with thirty camels, cattle, and donkeys with their young.
The Context of Genesis 32:15
The complete gift encompasses multiple species of livestock, showing comprehensive wealth and care in the composition of the offering.
What Does Genesis 32:15 Mean?
Jacob's gift expands to include camels—specifically thirty milch (lactating) camels with their young, indicating productive breeding animals. In addition, he gives forty female cattle (kine) with ten bulls, plus twenty female donkeys with ten foals. The total extends well into hundreds of animals of various species.
Each species contributes different value: camels provide transportation and milk products, cattle provide strength and food, donkeys serve as pack animals. The gift demonstrates both generosity and strategic variety.
Genesis 32:15 in the Original Language
alafim (אֲלָפִים), 'thousands' of camels; here 'milch camels' (gamlim, גָּמְלִים) emphasizes productive animals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 32:15
What does Genesis 32:15 mean?
The gift continues with thirty camels, cattle, and donkeys with their young.
What is the context of Genesis 32:15?
The complete gift encompasses multiple species of livestock, showing comprehensive wealth and care in the composition of the offering.