Genesis 33:8 · KJV

"And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

⁸And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.

⁹And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself.

¹⁰And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.

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Reflection Questions

What does seeking grace mean for you in relationships?

How do you respond to others' generosity?

When have you felt the need to explain your actions?

Life Application

relationships

Think of a way to show appreciation to someone who has been generous to you.

communication

Practice being open about your intentions in your interactions.

People in This Verse

EsauBoth

Esau was the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, known for selling his birthright for a meal. His story serves as a cautionary tale about valuing spiritual inheritance.

First appearance: Genesis 25:29-34

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

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