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And they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and hugged his neck and kissed him, and they wept [for joy].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. Then they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. Then they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Esau ran toward Jacob and hugged and kissed him. Then the two brothers started crying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet Jacob. Esau hugged him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They both cried.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, threw his arms around him, and kissed him. They were both crying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him. Then he fell on his neck and kissed him. And they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. Then they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, hugged his neck, and kissed him. And they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, fell on his neck, kissed him, and they wept. <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 runs to meet him, and embraces him, and falls on his neck, and kisses him, and they weep;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Esau runneth to meet him, and embraceth him, and falleth on his neck, and kisseth him, and they weep;<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 run to his meeting and he will embrace him and will fall upon his neck and will kiss him, and they will weep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then Esau ran to meet his brother, and embraced him: and clasping him fast about the neck, and kissing him, wept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so Esau ran to meet his brother, and he embraced him. And drawing him by his neck and kissing him, he wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Esau ran to meet him, embraced him, and flinging himself on his neck, kissed him as he wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck and kissed him; and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Esau ran to meet him and embraced him and he fell on his neck and he kissed him and wept.<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 ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Esau ran on to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him; and they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/33-4.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=8347" 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">3</span>But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><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, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: way·yā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">ran to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2263.htm" title="2263: way·ḥab·bə·qê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To clasp, embrace. A primitive root; to clasp.">and embraced him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: way·yip·pōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">threw his arms around</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm" title="6677: ṣaw·wå̄·rå̄w (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or tsavvar; or tsavvaron; or tsavva.rah; intensively from tsuwr in the sense of binding; the back of the neck.">his neck,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: way·yiš·šå̄·qē·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">and kissed him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yiḇ·kū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">And they both wept.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.”…<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="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-24.htm">Matthew 5:24</a></span><br />leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-20</a></span><br />All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Ephesians 4:32</a></span><br />Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a></span><br />Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a></span><br />If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-20.htm">1 John 4:20</a></span><br />If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Matthew 18:21-22</a></span><br />Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?” / Jesus answered, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-16.htm">1 Samuel 24:16-19</a></span><br />When David had finished saying these things, Saul called back, “Is that your voice, David my son?” Then Saul wept aloud / and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. / And you have declared this day how you have treated me well, for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></span><br />So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14-15</a></span><br />Then Joseph threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin wept as they embraced. / Joseph kissed each of his brothers as he wept over them. And afterward his brothers talked with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Genesis 50:17-21</a></span><br />‘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? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Hosea 11:8</a></span><br />How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a></span><br />Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="hdg">embraced.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></b></br> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30,34</a></b></br> And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought <i>where</i> to weep; and he entered into <i>his</i> chamber, and wept there… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2,15</a></b></br> And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard… </p><p class="hdg">fell on.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Genesis 45:14,15</a></b></br> And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-29.htm">Genesis 46:29</a></b></br> And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></b></br> And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Folding</a> <a href="/genesis/33-1.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/32-19.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-20.htm">Running</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Embraced</a> <a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Falleth</a> <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/genesis/48-10.htm">Folding</a> <a href="/genesis/33-5.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-4.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/genesis/39-12.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/numbers/11-27.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-12.htm">Running</a> <a href="/genesis/37-24.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Wept</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>Esau, however, ran to him</b><br>This phrase highlights the unexpected and heartfelt reaction of Esau. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, running was considered undignified for a man of Esau's status, indicating his genuine emotion and eagerness to reconcile. This act contrasts with Jacob's fear and anticipation of hostility, reflecting a divine intervention in softening Esau's heart. The running can be seen as a parallel to the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son (<a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a>), symbolizing forgiveness and restoration.<p><b>and embraced him</b><br>The embrace signifies reconciliation and the restoration of a broken relationship. In biblical times, an embrace was a sign of peace and acceptance. This act fulfills the prophecy given to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>), yet here it is Esau who takes the initiative to reconcile, showing a reversal of expected roles and highlighting the theme of grace.<p><b>threw his arms around his neck</b><br>This gesture indicates a deep emotional connection and acceptance. In the ancient world, such a physical display was a sign of affection and reconciliation. It also signifies the breaking down of barriers and the healing of past wounds. This act can be seen as a type of Christ's embrace of sinners, offering forgiveness and reconciliation.<p><b>and kissed him</b><br>A kiss in biblical times was a sign of peace, forgiveness, and acceptance. This act further emphasizes the sincerity of Esau's forgiveness. The kiss is reminiscent of the kiss of reconciliation between Joseph and his brothers (<a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Genesis 45:15</a>), symbolizing the restoration of familial bonds and the overcoming of past grievances.<p><b>And they both wept</b><br>The mutual weeping indicates a shared emotional release and the healing of past hurts. Tears in the Bible often accompany moments of significant emotional or spiritual breakthrough. This moment of weeping can be seen as a type of the future reconciliation between God and humanity, where tears are wiped away (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>). The weeping signifies the depth of their reconciliation and the genuine nature of their restored relationship.<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 from Esau's wrath after deceiving him. He is returning from Paddan-Aram with his family and wealth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation.htm">Reconciliation</a></b><br>The event of Jacob and Esau meeting after years of estrangement, marked by a heartfelt reunion.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-Aram</a></b><br>The region where Jacob fled to escape Esau's anger and where he lived for many years.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping.htm">Weeping</a></b><br>A significant emotional response indicating the depth of reconciliation and forgiveness between the brothers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_forgiveness.htm">The Power of Forgiveness</a></b><br>Esau's embrace of Jacob demonstrates the transformative power of forgiveness, which can heal deep wounds and restore relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_reconciliation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Reconciliation</a></b><br>Despite human failings, God orchestrates events to bring about reconciliation, as seen in Jacob and Esau's reunion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_healing.htm">Emotional Healing</a></b><br>The weeping of both brothers signifies the release of past hurts and the joy of restored fellowship, highlighting the emotional aspect of reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear_with_love.htm">Overcoming Fear with Love</a></b><br>Jacob's fear of Esau is overcome by Esau's loving response, illustrating how love can dispel fear and lead to peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Jacob's approach to Esau with gifts and humility sets the stage for reconciliation, showing the importance 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/what_is_the_meaning_of_galatians_5_1.htm">What does 'a time to embrace' signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob_and_esau_reconcile_quickly.htm">How could Jacob and Esau reconcile so suddenly in Genesis 33:4 after years of hostility, and is there historical evidence for Esau’s 400 men? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'a_time_to_embrace'_signify.htm">What does "a time to embrace" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jacob's_biblical_life_unfold.htm">How did Jacob's life unfold in biblical narratives?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Esau ran to meet him.</span>--Whatever may have been Esau's intention when he started, no sooner does he see his brother than the old times of their childhood return to his heart, and he is overcome with love; nor does he ever seem afterwards to have wavered in his fraternal affection. We have had a proof before (in <a href="/genesis/27-38.htm" title="And Esau said to his father, Have you but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice, and wept.">Genesis 27:38</a>) of Esau being a man of warm feelings, and similarly now he is again overmastered by his loving impulses. It is curious that the Hebrew word for "he kissed him" has had what are called extraordinary vowels attached to it, and the Masorites are supposed to signify thereby that Esau's kiss was not a sign of genuine love. For such an ill-natured supposition there is no warrant whatsoever.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/33-4.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">Esau, however,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵשָׂ֤ו</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">ran to him</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֨רָץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and embraced him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְחַבְּקֵ֔הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥab·bə·qê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2263.htm">Strong's 2263: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clasp, embrace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">threw his arms around</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּפֹּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip·pōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall, lie</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his neck,</span><br /><span class="heb">צַוָּארָ֖ו‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(ṣaw·wā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6677.htm">Strong's 6677: </a> </span><span class="str2">The back of the neck</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kissed him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַׄיִּׄשָּׁׄקֵ֑ׄהׄוּׄ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šā·qê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And they both wept.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּבְכּֽוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḇ·kū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">OT Law: Genesis 33:4 Esau ran to meet him embraced him (Gen. 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