Genesis 33:9

Translations

Modern

“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”

Traditional

And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.

Literal

And Esau said, “I have much, my brother. Let it be to you what is yours.”

Latin

At ille ait: Habeo plurima, frater mi, sint tua tibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”

Notes

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

Genesis 27:39
His father Isaac answered him: “Behold, your dwelling place shall be away from the richness of the land, away from the dew of heaven above.
Philemon 1:7
I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
Acts 21:20
When they heard this, they glorified God. Then they said to Paul, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews have believed, and all of them are zealous for the law.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
Genesis 4:9
And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Judges 20:23
They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.”
Genesis 27:41
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”
Acts 9:17
So Ananias went to the house, and when he arrived, he placed his hands on Saul. “Brother Saul,” he said, “the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here, has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
Ecclesiastes 4:8
There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.
Philemon 1:16
…no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
Proverbs 30:15
The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’:

People

Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom

Glossary

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

Topics

Conscience of Jacob, After he Defrauded Esau Contentment: Esau, in Refusing Jacob's Present God: Preserver: when he Met Esau Prayer: Answered: Jacob, for Deliverance from Esau

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