Genesis 33:5 · KJV

"And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant."

King James Version

Passage Context

³And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.

⁴And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

⁵And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.

⁶Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

⁷And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves.

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Reflection Questions

How does reconciliation with family impact you?

What does it mean for you to see your blessings?

When have you felt graciously given something?

Life Application

family

Consider reaching out to a family member you’ve been distant from.

gratitude

Make a list of blessings in your life and thank God for them.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Places in This Verse

Canaan(Israel today)

Canaan is the ancient name for the land that is now modern-day Israel, significant for its biblical history.

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