Genesis 33:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

Esau asked Jacob, “Why did you send those herds I met along the road?” “Master,” Jacob answered, “I sent them so you would be friendly to me.”

Cross References

Genesis 32:5

and now I own cattle, donkeys, and sheep, as well as many slaves. Master, I am sending these messengers in the hope that you will be kind to me.”

Esther 2:17

Xerxes liked Esther more than he did any of the other young women. None of them pleased him as much as she did, and he immediately fell in love with her and crowned her queen in place of Vashti.

Genesis 39:5

Because of Joseph, the Lord began to bless Potiphar's family and fields.

Genesis 33:7

Next, Leah and her children came and bowed down; finally, Joseph and Rachel also came and bowed down.

Genesis 32:6

When the messengers returned, they told Jacob, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is heading this way with 400 men.”