Genesis 33:11

Translations

Modern

Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.

Traditional

Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.

Literal

Please, take, my blessing that is brought to you, because God has been gracious to me, and because I have all.” And he urged him, and he took it.

Latin

…et suscipe benedictionem quam attuli tibi, et quam donavit mihi Deus tribuens omnia. Vix fratre compellente, suscipiens,

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Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.

Notes

Genesis 33:11

my gift (literally my blessing) that was brought to you: Jacob considered Esau as a threat and tried to calm him with a gift (see 2 Kings 17:3–4; 18:7, 14; 2 Chronicles 28:21). He might have felt guilty and wanted to fix past mistakes. Jacob insisted that Esau accept the gift.

Genesis 33:3–13

Jacob was scared even though he had no reason to be. He tried to calm his brother by acting like a servant to a king:

he bowed (33:3),
used respectful titles (33:8, 13),
introduced people (33:6–7), and
gave gifts (33:8).

Genesis 33:1–17

Jacob had long expected to meet his brother Esau, and the meeting turned out much better than he feared. Esau’s changed heart shows how “God fights” for his people (See 32:28). God works powerfully for his people when they trust him.

Earlier, Esau did not value his birthright (the rights and blessing of the firstborn son; 25:32–34). Now he no longer held on to old anger. Jacob understood that God had stepped in and changed the situation.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
1 Samuel 25:27
Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you.
Genesis 33:9
“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
Genesis 30:43
Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.
2 Kings 5:23
But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi.
2 Kings 2:17
But when they pressed him to the point of embarrassment, he said, “Send them.” And they sent fifty men, who searched for three days but did not find Elijah.
Joshua 15:19
“Give me a blessing,” she answered. “Since you have given me land in the Negev, give me springs of water as well.” So Caleb gave her both the upper and lower springs.
Romans 8:31–32
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
2 Corinthians 9:5–6
So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
1 Samuel 30:26
When David arrived in Ziklag, he sent some of the plunder to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a gift for you from the plunder of the LORD’s enemies.”
Genesis 32:13–20
Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau:
1 Corinthians 3:21
Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Esau Genesis, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the

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Conscience of Jacob, After he Defrauded Esau Forgiveness: Esau Forgives Jacob Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau Presents: Receiving of, a Token of Good Will Prosperity: from God Reconciliation: Between Esau and Jacob

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