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Keep what you have for yourself.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“My brother, I have plenty,” Esau answered. “Keep what you have for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Esau said, &#8220I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; let what you have be your own.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have plenty, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“I have enough, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what you have.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I have enough, my brother,&#8221 Esau replied. &#8220Keep what you have.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; let that which thou hast be thine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"But, brother, I already have plenty," Esau replied. "Keep them for yourself." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Esau said, I have enough; my brother, let that thou hast be thine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Esau said, "I have enough. Keep what you have, Brother."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Esau said, "I have enough, my brother; keep what you have." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But Esau replied, "I already have so much, my brother, so keep what belongs to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?I already have plenty, my brother,? Esau replied. ?Keep what belongs to you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Esau said, "I have plenty, my brother. Keep what belongs to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Esau said, "I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep what thou hast to thyself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; let that which you have be yours.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Esau says, “I have abundance, my brother, that which you have, let it be for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Esau saith, 'I have abundance, my brother, let it be to thyself that which thou hast.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Esau will say, There is much to me, my brother; what is to thee shall be to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he said: I have plenty, my brother, keep what is thine for thyself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But he said, “I have plenty, my brother; let these be for yourself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Esau replied, “I have plenty; my brother, you should keep what is yours.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Esau said, “I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau said to him, I have plenty, my brother; keep what you have to yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Esau said to him, “I have and I have much my brother; keep yours.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Esau said: 'I have enough; my brother, let that which thou hast be thine.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Esau said, I have much, my brother; keep thine own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/33-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8388" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Jacob Meets Esau</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>“What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">“I already have</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rāḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">plenty,</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">my brother,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">Esau</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yə·hî (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">“Keep</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></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.">what belongs</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>But 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-12</a></span><br />I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">1 Timothy 6:6-8</a></span><br />Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. / For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. / But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Luke 3:14</a></span><br />Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a></span><br />And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-8.htm">Proverbs 30:8-9</a></span><br />Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me. Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread that is my portion. / Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a></span><br />He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a></span><br />Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a></span><br />For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Acts 20:33-35</a></span><br />I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / 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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:11-12</a></span><br />and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-16.htm">Psalm 37:16</a></span><br />Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that you have to yourself.</p><p class="hdg">have enough.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-39.htm">Genesis 27:39</a></b></br> And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/30-15.htm">Proverbs 30:15</a></b></br> The horseleach hath two daughters, <i>crying</i>, Give, give. There are three <i>things that</i> are never satisfied, <i>yea</i>, four <i>things</i> say not, <i>It is</i> enough:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:8</a></b></br> There is one <i>alone</i>, and <i>there is</i> not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet <i>is there</i> no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither <i>saith he</i>, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This <i>is</i> also vanity, yea, it <i>is</i> a sore travail.</p><p class="hdg">my brother.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-9.htm">Genesis 4:9</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Cain, Where <i>is</i> Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: <i>Am</i> I my brother's keeper?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41</a></b></br> And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Judges 20:23</a></b></br> (And the children of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until even, and asked counsel of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up again to battle against the children of Benjamin my brother? And the LORD said, Go up against him.)</p><p class="hdg">keep that thou hast unto thyself.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Already</a> <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/genesis/31-29.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/genesis/43-10.htm">Already</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/33-11.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/genesis/38-29.htm">Thyself</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob and Esau's meeting; and Esau's departure.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-17.htm">Jacob comes to Succoth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">At Shechem he buys a field, and builds an altar, called El Elohe Israel.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>I already have plenty, my brother,</b><br>Esau's statement reflects a significant change in his character from earlier in Genesis. Previously, Esau was portrayed as a man driven by immediate desires, such as when he sold his birthright for a meal (<a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Genesis 25:29-34</a>). Here, he demonstrates contentment and generosity, indicating personal growth and reconciliation. The phrase "my brother" signifies a familial bond and a desire for peace, contrasting with the earlier animosity between Esau and Jacob. This moment of reconciliation fulfills the prophecy given to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>), yet it also shows Esau's willingness to move beyond past grievances.<p><b>Esau replied.</b><br>Esau's response is crucial in the narrative of reconciliation between him and Jacob. It highlights his role in the resolution of their conflict. Historically, this meeting takes place in the region of Seir, where Esau had settled (<a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3</a>). The cultural context of the time placed great importance on family ties and reconciliation, and Esau's reply is a pivotal moment in restoring their relationship. This interaction can be seen as a type of Christ's teaching on forgiveness and reconciliation, as seen in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a>).<p><b>Keep what belongs to you.</b><br>Esau's refusal to accept Jacob's gifts is significant. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, accepting a gift often implied entering into a covenant or agreement. By telling Jacob to keep his possessions, Esau is indicating that he does not hold a grudge and does not require restitution for past wrongs. This act of generosity and forgiveness is reminiscent of the parable of the prodigal son, where the father welcomes back his son without demanding repayment (<a href="/luke/15-11.htm">Luke 15:11-32</a>). Esau's actions here can be seen as a foreshadowing of the grace and forgiveness offered through Jesus Christ, who reconciles humanity to God without requiring anything in return.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The elder brother of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah. Known for selling his birthright to Jacob and being deceived out of his father's blessing.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The younger brother of Esau, who fled to Haran to escape Esau's wrath after deceiving him. He is returning to Canaan in this chapter.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/seir.htm">Seir</a></b><br>The region where Esau settled, also known as Edom. It is located south of the Dead Sea.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_meeting.htm">The Meeting</a></b><br>The event where Jacob and Esau meet after many years of estrangement, highlighting themes of reconciliation and forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/contentment_and_generosity.htm">Contentment and Generosity</a></b><br>Esau's statement, "I have plenty, my brother," (<a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9</a>) reflects a heart of contentment and generosity. Believers are encouraged to find contentment in God's provision and to be generous with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a></b><br>The meeting between Jacob and Esau is a powerful example of reconciliation. Christians are called to seek forgiveness and reconciliation in their relationships, following the example of these brothers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>Esau's contentment with his possessions can remind believers to trust in God's provision and not to covet what others have.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_humility.htm">The Power of Humility</a></b><br>Jacob's approach to Esau with gifts and humility demonstrates the power of humility in mending broken relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_conflict_after_jacob-esau_meet.htm">What explains the absence of any further conflict between Jacob and Esau after their dramatic meeting in Genesis 33?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_estrangement.htm">What is the Bible's view on estrangement?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_hate_esau_from_birth.htm">Romans 9:13: How can a loving God claim to hate Esau from birth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_sibling_rivalry.htm">What does the Bible say about sibling rivalry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Esau said, I have enough</span> (literally, <span class="accented">Here is to me abundance</span>), <span class="cmt_word">my brother</span> (it is impossible not to admire the generous and affectionate disposition of Esau); <span class="cmt_word">keep that thou hast unto thyself</span> (literally, <span class="accented">let be to thee what is to thee</span>, i.e. what belongs to thee). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“I already have</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(yeš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">plenty,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(rāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my brother,”</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esau</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵשָׂ֖ו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·śāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esau -- oldest son of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Keep</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what belongs to you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/33-9.htm">Genesis 33:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/33-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:9 Esau said I have enough my brother (Gen. 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