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Genesis 33:9 Meaning

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

Context Explained

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.

11Take, 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.

Key Themes

brotherhoodgenerositycontentment

Related Cross References

  • Luke 12:15

    This verse emphasizes the importance of being content and not coveting what others have.

Source: Genesis 33:9