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I have more than enough.” And because Jacob insisted, Esau finally accepted the gift. <a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a> Please accept my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” Thus he urged him, and he took it. <a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a> Please, take my blessing that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” So he urged him, and he took it. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Please accept my gift which has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have plenty.” So he urged him, and he accepted it. <a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Please take my gift which has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have plenty.&#8221 Thus he urged him and he took it. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Please take my gift which has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have plenty.” Thus he urged him and he took it. <a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Please take my blessing which has been brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me and because I have everything.” Thus he urged him, and he took it. <a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Please accept my blessing (gift) which has been brought to you, for God has dealt graciously with me and I have everything [that I could possibly want].” So Jacob kept urging him and Esau accepted it. <a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Please 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. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Please take my present that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have everything I need.&#8221 So Jacob urged him until he accepted. <a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a> Take, I pray thee, my gift 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Please accept these as gifts I brought to you. God has been good to me, and I have everything I need." Jacob kept insisting until Esau agreed. <a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a> Take, I pray thee, my gift 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Please take the present I've brought you, because God has been gracious to me and has given me all that I need." So Esau took it because Jacob insisted. <a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a> Please accept this gift which I have brought for you; God has been kind to me and given me everything I need." Jacob kept on urging him until he accepted. <a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a> So receive my blessing, which has been sent to you, since God has been gracious to me. Besides, I have enough." Because Jacob kept pressing him, Esau accepted the gifts. <a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a> Please take my present that was brought to you, for God has been generous to me and I have all I need." When Jacob urged him, he took it. <a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has been gracious to me, and because I have enough. "Thus he urged him, and he took it. <a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a> Please take the gift that I brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough.” He urged him, and he took it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> please receive my blessing which is brought to you, because God has favored me, and because I have all [things]”; and he presses on him, and he receives [it], <a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> receive, I pray thee, my blessing, which is brought to thee, because God hath favoured me, and because I have all things;' and he presseth on him, and he receiveth, <a href="/slt/genesis/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Take now my blessing which was brought to thee, for God compassionated me, and because all things are to me; and he will press upon him, and he will take.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And take the blessing, which I have brought thee, and which God hath given me, who giveth all things. He took it with much ado at his brother's earnest pressing him, <a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and take the blessing which I have brought to you, and which God, who bestows all things, has given as a gift to me.” Accepting it reluctantly, at the insistence of his brother, <a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a> Accept the gift I have brought you. For God has been generous toward me, and I have an abundance.” Since he urged him strongly, Esau accepted. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Please accept my gift that is brought to you, because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have everything I want.” So he urged him, and he took it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now accept my blessings that I have brought to you; because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And Jacob urged him, and he did accept them. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Take my blessing that is with you because God was kind to me and because I have everything”, and he urged him and he accepted.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Take, I pray thee, my gift 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. <a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Receive my blessings, which I have brought thee, because God has had mercy on me, and I have all things; and he constrained him, and he took them. <a href="/parallel/genesis/33-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8410" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Jacob Meets Esau</a> …10But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably. 11<a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qaḥ- (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">accept</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·ḵā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">my gift</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hu·ḇāṯ (V-Hofal-Perf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">was brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: wə·ḵî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2603.htm" title="2603: ḥan·na·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore.">has been gracious</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî- (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">and I have</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all I need.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/6484.htm" title="6484: way·yip̄·ṣar- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To push, press. A primitive root; to peck at, i.e. stun or dull.">So Jacob pressed</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·qāḥ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">until he accepted.</a> 12Then Esau said, “Let us be on our way, and I will go ahead of you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Genesis 32:20</a> You are also to say, ‘Look, your servant Jacob is right behind us.’” For he thought, “I will appease Esau with the gift that is going before me. After that I can face him, and perhaps he will accept me.” <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a> 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.” <a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Genesis 32:13-15</a> Jacob spent the night there, and from what he had brought with him, he selected a gift for his brother Esau: / 200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams, / 30 milk camels with their young, 40 cows, 10 bulls, 20 female donkeys, and 10 male donkeys. <a href="/genesis/45-7.htm">Genesis 45:7-11</a> God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. / Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. / Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. ... <a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a> ‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept. / His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-27.htm">1 Samuel 25:27-35</a> Now let this gift your servant has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow you. / Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. / And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. ... <a href="/proverbs/18-16.htm">Proverbs 18:16</a> A man’s gift opens doors for him, and brings him before great men. <a href="/proverbs/21-14.htm">Proverbs 21:14</a> A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath. <a href="/2_kings/5-15.htm">2 Kings 5:15-16</a> Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God, stood before him, and declared, “Now I know for sure that there is no God in all the earth except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.” / But Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a> So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. <a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Matthew 6:14-15</a> For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. / But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours. <a href="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8-9</a> But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.” / Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham. <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Take, I pray you, my blessing that is brought to you; because God has dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took it.my blessing.<a href="/genesis/32-13.htm">Genesis 32:13-20</a> And he lodged there that same night; and took of that which came to his hand a present for Esau his brother; … <a href="/joshua/15-19.htm">Joshua 15:19</a> Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.<a href="/judges/1-15.htm">Judges 1:15</a> And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.and because.<a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9</a> And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.<a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11,12,18</a> Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content… enough.<a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31,32</a> What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? … <a href="/1_corinthians/3-21.htm">1 Corinthians 3:21</a> Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;<a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a> As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.urged him.<a href="/2_kings/2-17.htm">2 Kings 2:17</a> And when they urged him till he was ashamed, he said, Send. They sent therefore fifty men; and they sought three days, but found him not.<a href="/2_kings/5-16.htm">2 Kings 5:16,23</a> But he said, As the LORD liveth, before whom I stand, I will receive none. And he urged him to take it; but he refused… <a href="/luke/14-23.htm">Luke 14:23</a> And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/genesis/32-29.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/21-23.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Favoured</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/genesis/32-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Insisted</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/26-1.htm">Need</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Present</a> <a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Presseth</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/30-42.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Urged</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/22-11.htm">Accept</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/43-6.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/genesis/34-21.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/33-12.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/41-3.htm">Favoured</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/genesis/34-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/43-29.htm">Gracious</a> <a href="/judges/21-22.htm">Graciously</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-22.htm">Insisted</a> <a href="/genesis/33-13.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/33-15.htm">Need</a> <a href="/genesis/33-14.htm">Please</a> <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/numbers/22-25.htm">Presseth</a> <a href="/genesis/38-20.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/exodus/32-4.htm">Receiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/exodus/5-13.htm">Urged</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 33</div>1. <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob and Esau's meeting; and Esau's departure.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Jacob comes to Succoth.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar, called El Elohe Israel.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Please accept my gift that was brought to you Jacob's offering to Esau is a gesture of reconciliation and humility. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, gifts were often used to appease or honor someone, especially after a conflict. This act reflects Jacob's desire to mend the relationship with his brother after deceiving him years earlier (Genesis 27). The Hebrew word for "gift" here is "minchah," which can also mean tribute or offering, indicating a gesture of submission or respect. This mirrors the biblical principle of making peace with others, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a>, where reconciliation is prioritized before worship.because God has been gracious to me Jacob acknowledges God's providence and blessing in his life. This statement reflects a recognition of divine favor, which is a recurring theme in Jacob's story. Despite his earlier deceitful actions, Jacob attributes his prosperity to God's grace, not his own efforts. This aligns with the biblical theme of grace, where God's favor is given despite human unworthiness, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>. Jacob's acknowledgment of God's grace also serves as a reminder of the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob himself (<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-15</a>).and I have all I need.” Jacob's declaration of sufficiency indicates contentment and gratitude. This contrasts with his earlier life, where he often sought to gain more through cunning means. The phrase reflects a spiritual maturity and understanding that true wealth comes from God's provision. This sentiment is echoed in <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a>, where Paul speaks of being content in all circumstances through Christ. Jacob's contentment also foreshadows the New Testament teaching that godliness with contentment is great gain (<a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6</a>).So Jacob pressed him until he accepted. Jacob's insistence on Esau accepting the gift demonstrates his earnest desire for reconciliation and peace. In the cultural context, refusing a gift could be seen as rejecting the relationship or peace offering. Jacob's persistence ensures that Esau understands the sincerity of his intentions. This act of pressing until acceptance can be seen as a type of Christ, who persistently offers reconciliation and peace to humanity, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a>. Jacob's actions highlight the importance of perseverance in seeking forgiveness and restoration in relationships.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch who is returning to Canaan after years of living with his uncle Laban. He is seeking reconciliation with his brother Esau. 2. <a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a> Jacob's brother, whom Jacob had previously deceived out of his birthright and blessing. Esau is now meeting Jacob after many years apart. 3. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a> The event of Jacob and Esau meeting after years of estrangement, highlighting themes of forgiveness and restoration. 4. <a href="/topical/g/gift_offering.htm">Gift Offering</a> Jacob offers a gift to Esau as a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation, acknowledging God's provision and grace in his life. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace.htm">God's Grace</a> The underlying theme of God's provision and blessing in Jacob's life, which enables him to offer generously to Esau.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_reconciliation.htm">The Power of Reconciliation</a> Jacob's actions demonstrate the importance of seeking peace and reconciliation with those we have wronged. As believers, we are called to pursue peace and mend broken relationships. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_reflection_of_god's_grace.htm">Generosity as a Reflection of God's Grace</a> Jacob's willingness to give generously to Esau reflects his acknowledgment of God's abundant grace in his life. We are encouraged to be generous, recognizing that all we have is from God. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_seeking_forgiveness.htm">Humility in Seeking Forgiveness</a> Jacob's insistence that Esau accept his gift shows humility and a sincere desire for forgiveness. We should approach those we have wronged with humility and a genuine heart. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> Jacob's statement, "I have all I need," reminds us of God's faithfulness in providing for our needs. Trusting in God's provision allows us to give freely and confidently.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 33</a> <a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jacob_see_god_and_live.htm">How could Jacob wrestle with God (Gen. 32:24-30) when Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_cause_confusion.htm">Is God the author of confusion? (1 Corinthians 14:33 vs. Genesis 11:7-9)</a> <a href="/q/how_can_jacob_see_god_if_no_one_has.htm">Why does Jacob's claim of seeing God 'face to face' (Gen. 32:30) not conflict with John 1:18, which says no one has ever seen God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Please נָ֤א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' take קַח־ (qaḥ-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take my present בִּרְכָתִי֙ (bir·ḵā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that was brought to you, הֻבָ֣את (hu·ḇāṯ) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has been gracious חַנַּ֥נִי (ḥan·na·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2603.htm">Strong's 2603: </a> To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore to me לִי־ (lî-) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and I have יֶשׁ־ (yeš-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is all I need. כֹ֑ל (ḵōl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every So Jacob pressed וַיִּפְצַר־ (way·yip̄·ṣar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6484.htm">Strong's 6484: </a> To peck at, stun, dull him בּ֖וֹ (bōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> until he accepted. וַיִּקָּֽח׃ (way·yiq·qāḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/33-11.htm">Genesis 33:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:11 Please take the gift that I brought (Gen. 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