Genesis 33
CSB
Commentaries

Show in the text

Up to 5 commentaries at a time. Each excerpt opens in full.

Christian Standard Bible

Genesis 33:3-11

3He himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times until he approached his brother.

4But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. Then they wept.

5When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” He answered, “The children God has graciously given your servant.”

6Then the slaves and their children approached him and bowed down.

7Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.

8So Esau said, “What do you mean by this whole procession I met?” “To find favor with you, my lord,” he answered.

9“I have enough, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what you have.”

10But Jacob said, “No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from me. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.

11Please take my present that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have everything I need.” So Jacob urged him until he accepted.

Read all of Genesis 33

Commentaries on Genesis 33

Christian Standard Bible — © 2017 Holman Bible Publishers