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Reconciliation and the Exchange of Gifts
Genesis 33:5-11
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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.”
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Then the maidservants and their children approached and bowed down.
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Leah and her children also approached and bowed down, and then Joseph and Rachel approached and bowed down.
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“What do you mean by sending this whole company to meet me?” asked Esau. “To find favor in your sight, my lord,” Jacob answered.
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“I already have plenty, my brother,” Esau replied. “Keep what belongs to you.”
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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.
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Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.
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