Genesis 33:8
“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.”
Genesis 33:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Esau said: What are the droves that I met? He answered: That I might find favor before my lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he said, What meanest thou by all this company which I met? And he said, To find favor in the sight of my lord.
- DARBYDarby
- And he said, What meanest thou by all the drove which I met? And he said, To find favour in the eyes of my lord.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Esau said, What do you mean by all this company which I met? Jacob said, To find favor in the sight of my lord.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he saith, 'What to thee is all this camp which I have met?' and he saith, 'To find grace in the eyes of my lord.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Esau replied, "I have enough, my brother; keep what you have for yourself."
Context: Genesis 33
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.
About Genesis 33: Jacob Meets Esau
Jacob and Esau are reconciled and Jacob moves his family to Bethel.
Commentary
Genesis 33 is a chapter that focuses on the reunion of Jacob and Esau. After a long separation, the two brothers meet again and reconcile. This chapter is a powerful reminder of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.